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Superannuation

Quant experts enter new continuum

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2007
Former GMO quantitative managers Max Cappetta and Anthony Corr have resurfaced and teamed up with former MIR quant director Brett McElwee to form their own boutique - Continuum Capital Management.

AFA makes room for Gen Xers

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2007
The AFA Board has established a new adviser council, focused on and run by members under the age of forty, to help grow young adviser numbers.

Deloitte merges with analytics boutique

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2007
Deloitte's Data Analytics group has announced it will merge with boutique data analytics firm Analytic Insight.

AMP reports bullish quarter

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2007
Better Super and increased planner support has helped push AMP Financial Planning to $3.5 billion in inflows for the September quarter.

Tassies downsize to upsize retirement

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2007
Many Tasmanians intend to sell their current home to part-fund their retirement and move to a 'smaller' property, a decision that could lead them into financial strife, according to Quadrant super chief executive Wayne Davy.

Euro PE due for bull run: Adveq

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2007
Europe could see more small or mid-size private equity buyouts in the near future, thanks to larger corporations repositioning and smaller businesses looking for succession solutions, according to European independent private equity fund of funds manager ...

AXA inflows stay strong after June 30

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2007
AXA Asia Pacific Holdings has posted 61 per cent net inflow growth for the September quarter for its Australian and New Zealand businesses, despite the passing of the June 30 cut-off for deposits up to $1 million.

Asset consultants change fee model: Deloitte

Asset consultants are switching from the 'fixed fee' for service model to asset-based fees in the face of falling margins and talent shortages, according to new research from Deloitte.

ANZ reports $4.18bn profit

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2007
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has announced a $4.18 billion profit for the year to 30 September 2007, with strong performance in funds management but mixed results in its institutional businesses.

Sunsuper buys more alternatives

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2007
The sub-prime led crisis is allowing institutions to take advantage of a lack of competition and acquire alternative assets on the cheap, according to Tony Lally, chief executive at Sunsuper.