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Superannuation

IOOF to launch TAPs platform

In his speech at the company's annual general meeting yesterday, IOOF's chief executive office Ron Dewhurst said they will launch a new platform for Term Allocation Pension products.

Mishandled mandate transitions can cost 3 per cent: State Street

The surge in multi-manager portfolios and strategic rebalancing means managing mandate transitions efficiently is more important than ever.

Credit where it is due through IXIS

The structured credit and high yield market has been seizing investors imaginations and global bond and credit manager IXIS have finally responded with the launch of their own product that they believe will raise the quality stakes.

Competition among insurers to drive down profits and premiums

While the general insurance industry has enjoyed record profits in 2005, tougher competition and lower premium rates could mean returns in 2006 won't be as good, according to a recent survey.

FOHFs get the nod from van Eyk

van Eyk have released research which prescribes fund of hedge funds (FOHFs) as an attractive risk-return inclusion in portfolios, provided investors are willing to stomach high fees.

Russell Master trust picks up $500 million post Choice

Russell Investment Group's SuperSolution Master Trust has picked up $500 million in corporate super fund assets since the start of the government's choice of fund legislation in July 2005.

Mariner trust awarded "Approved" rating by MIA

Mariner Mortgage Management Limited was awarded an 'Approved' rating from Managed Investment Assessments (MIA), after comparing the trust against similar mortgage funds in a comparative review.

Cromwell Diversified Property Trust gets thumbs up

Property Investment Research (PIR) upgraded the rating of Cromwell Diversified Property Trust (CDPT) from AA- to AA, making it one of the highest rated property syndicates in the market.

Consumers getting the message on super: ANOP

ANOP research says consumer's know more about choice, but are choosing to stay put, while a desire for super saving and government co-contribution will drive a push to change the system.

Stop speculating and get back to capitalism: Bogle

The superannuation industry should stop speculating for short term gains and start re-building the "truth" principles of capitalism, if we are to avoid the mistakes of corporate America.