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Superannuation

Too many people unprepared for retirement: Count

Count Wealth Accountants says there is a worrying trend that the 'new breed' of retirees want to 'live it up' and are not saving enough to match their lifestyle expectations.

REITs set for explosive growth: Cohen & Steers

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are set for explosive growth in coming years and the trend will be global, says Cohen & Steers.

Merrill Lynch goes broad-cap

Merrill Lynch has launched a new growth fund designed to target investment opportunities across large, mid and small cap sectors.

ABA counters international non-compliance findings

The Australian Banker's Association (ABA) has spoken out after a report claims Australia is not compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) proposals.

Internet spending will catch up: Allianz Global Tech

When Rupert Murdoch dug deep and spent nearly $1.7 billion in internet assets this year, the market sat up and asked 'Is it time to invest in technology stocks again?' The team at Allianz Global Investors RCM Technology fund says yes.

Macquarie adds new property trust to its wrap menu

Macquarie has added a new property trust to its Macquarie Wrap Solutions menu.

Care Super grows post super choice

Four months into super choice, CARE Super has reported a surge in employers joining the fund.

Risk-Easy debuts with more than 120 dealers in books

In a clear sign of the growing demand for risk management outsourcing, risk advice and administration services provider Risk-Easy has signed up more than 120 dealer groups and financial advisers.

Active managers not outperforming: State Street

New research from State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) reveals that active managers are not outperforming and they warn investors to be cautious about their ability to outperform.

The Future Fund for art's sake: NGA

How would a Picasso or a van Gogh look, sitting alongside equities, bonds, listed property trusts and cutting-edge investments, in the pool of assets for Australia's Future Fund?