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UK pension reforms tackle longevity crisis

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012
Landmark reforms to the UK's pension system have been slated during the Queen's opening address to parliament and could be legislated by 2013.

AMP results show strong growth for products

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012
AMP released its first quarter results to 31 March 2012 today, showing strong growth for both AMP Flexible Super and North Platform.

China needs active management: Fidelity

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012
Revised growth targets are part of the latest Chinese five-year plan focusing on social harmony, but active management is essential to reap the solid gains, according to Fidelity.

Budget: Super changes risk sound investment

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012
A two-year deferral of the increased super concessional contributions cap for over 50s risks derailing efficient investment and exacerbating member disengagement, according to industry reaction following last night's Budget.

Sigma wins $100m super fund mandate

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012
Boutique Australian equities manager, Sigma Funds Management, has been awarded a new investment mandate by an Australian super fund, worth in excess of $100 million.

Ausgrowth unitholders revolt against APGF

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012
Nearly 1000 unitholders invested in four property funds, the remaining part of the Austgrowth property syndicates portfolio, have called meetings to remove the fund manager and Responsible Entity, APGF Management and install Cyre Trilogy Group.

BlackRock funds target new investment climate

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
BlackRock Australia has launched two new funds that aim to achieve returns through long/short investment strategies, in response to what the company views as long-term market conditions.

Insurance bonds offer tax effective strategy

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
Insurance bonds are an option for investors looking to reduce their taxable income and grow their wealth outside of superannuation, according to IOOF.

AMP signs $220m tech contract

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
AMP has signed a $220 million contract to extend the services of tech provider CSC and support the integration of merged operations with AXA.

UniSuper bolsters listed infra exposure

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
UniSuper has increased its stake in Transurban with an additional $200 million investment in the toll road developer.