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Superannuation

BNY Mellon champions fiduciary transition

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2008
A fiduciary transition management style beats the conventional "agent" model when it comes to cutting admin costs, according to BNY Mellon Asset Management Australia.

Good governance pays 18pc more

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
UK companies with exceptional corporate governance records generate returns 18 per cent higher than those with poor records, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Govt creates super advisory

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
The federal government has created a Superannuation Advisory Group to provide technical expertise and consultation on relevant proposals within the superannuation industry.

Clever but not too clever investing

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2008
Recent shakeouts in the LPT and direct property sector have prompted property investment firms including Ray White Invest to steer clear from "too clever" institutional products.

Tranzact grabs 60pc stake in Total Super

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2008
ASX-listed Tranzact Financial Services has acquired a 60 per cent stake in independent self-managed super fund (SMSF) administration provider, Total Super Pty Limited.

Clay Finlay re-invents growth

When investing gets tough, the tough re-defines investing. Or at least that's how global equities manager Clay Finlay explains how it will spot growth stocks in plunging markets.

Super gap widens between haves and have-nots

One of the largest regular surveys conducted on super has confirmed the increasing gap between those who can afford to retire and those who can't.

Check the fine print: GESB

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
Superannuation fund members are being urged to check the finer details of their super statements to maximise their retirement savings.

Investit sets up local shop

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
The Australian investment management consulting sector welcomes a new player in its midst as UK-based consultancy Investit makes its debut entry into the Sydney market.

Super funds want more

Australia's largest employers and super funds believe increasing the nine per cent Super Guarantee contribution should be a priority for the new Rudd Government, according to a new survey.