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Alleron scores $70 million Mercer mandate

Alleron Investment Management has just won a $70 million Australian equity mandate from Mercer Global Investments.

Ord Minnett launches focused international equities product

Stock broking and financial services group Ord Minnett has launched its second structured investment product, STRIPES Global Pinnacles, designed to address investor demand for international equities.

SMSFs must diversify or miss out: Bourse Data

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors may be missing out on returns from growth assets by placing a disproportionate amount of their superannuation savings into cash and property.

Fidelity doubles commitment to Australia

Fidelity has doubled their commitment to Australia with the official opening of their Sydney-based Services Centre, which will soon expand to 60 staff.

Macquarie global REIT fund 'recommended': Zenith

Investment research and rating house Zenith Investment Partners has added Macquarie's European Investors Global Property Trust to its recommended list.

DB, healthcare costs blow out US valuations: AXA Rosenburg

The way US company financials are analysed impacts their true valuations and the true price that should be paid for their stocks.

Advance Asian Equity Fund scores S&P four stars

Advance Asset Management (Advance) has had its Advance Asian Equity Fund upgraded to four stars by S&P.

STA/ARF mega fund to expand menu and beef up insurance

With only three months to go before mega funds STA and ARF tie the knot to form a $20 billion mammoth fund, ARF chief executive Ian Silk said members can expect key changes including an expanded investment menu and better insurance.

Cyclones and underinsurance strike in North Queensland

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Underinsurance, the ongoing wealth management issue, has also reared its ugly head in North Queensland to make mopping up after the damage caused by Cyclone Larry even more difficult.

GE Money to correct problematic sales practices

GE Money has given the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) an enforceable undertaking that will see it changing its life insurance sales practices and compensating customers already affected.