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Superannuation

Pentafin goes West

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2006
Financial services software specialist Pentafin has entered into a deal with Andrew West Stockbroking (AWS) to provide direct investment execution, settlement and information services to Pentafin's WealthVue system.

MacarthurCook keeps on growing

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2006
MacarthurCook has continued to grow its Industrial Property Trust portfolio with the acquisition of a $9.25 million property in northern Sydney.

Active managers still outperforming index: Navigator

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2006
Navigator's most recent Australian equity sector review revealed that most active managers continue to outperform index managers, with those focusing on small caps and growth style investing getting the lion's share of returns.

First Samuel wants Simplicity for its IMAs

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2006
First Samuel has announced it will use Financial Simplicity's individually managed accounts (IMA) software to cater for the growing number of client tailored portfolios its business is managing.

Paragem draws two for independent support

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2006
Paragem has been enlisted by Link Financial Services and Investor Wealth to provide dealer support services.

Financial Synergy to underpin max Super

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2006
New breed superannuation direct marketing fund max Super has signed a deal appointing Financial Synergy, provider of Acurity software, to provide software and administration services.

Trustees told to ramp up disclosure: ASIC

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2006
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has given new guidelines for superannuation trustees on reporting material changes and significant events sooner after they occur in a bid to ramp up disclosure to members.

XPLAN scores again

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2006
In yet another step in the expansion of the XPLAN footprint, Australian Investment and Financial Planners (AI&FP) has announced it will be rolling out XPLAN to its entire group over the next three months.

Lazard scores $116m in QIC mandates

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2006
QIC has appointed Lazard Asset Management to manage a $59.7 million Japanese equities mandate and a $57.6 million global equities mandate for the QIC International Equity Fund.

No to fad funds, yes to expertise: InvestorWeb

InvestorWeb research has highlighted the country's long history of 'fad funds' to remind investors that, while investment themes are important, the fund manager's track record is still king.