Government pulls the wrong lever by delaying SuperStream

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A seasoned industry practitioner is highly critical of the Federal Government’s decision to push back the date by which superannuation funds must comply with the SuperStream contributions data standards. Superannuation... Read more continue reading

Market Vectors Australian Property ETF (MVA) awarded 4-star ‘superior rating’

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Market Vectors ETFs, the exchange traded fund business of Van Eck Global, announced that its Market Vectors Australian Property ETF has received a four-star superior rating from SQM Research, an... Read more continue reading

Silver lining for healthcare property investors

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Putting aside the fight brewing between the states and the Commonwealth over public healthcare spending, there could be a silver lining for investors, says Chris Smith, head of healthcare and... Read more continue reading

Product innovation helps deliver strong growth for Australia’s direct life insurers

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Innovative product development coupled with speed to rationalise non-performing offers has helped underpin strong growth in Australia’s direct life insurance segment. In the 12 months to December 2013, direct life... Read more continue reading

Orient Capital acquires King Worldwide Investor Relations

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Orient Capital (Orient), a global leader in share ownership analysis, has acquired London-based King Worldwide Investor Relations, the specialist capital markets intelligence business, formerly known as Capital Precision. Orient has... Read more continue reading

ANZ significantly enhances OneCare Express – New underwriting engine reduces application process by up to half the time

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ANZ has announced new technology and process enhancements to OnePath’s OneCare Express offering, as it continues to evolve its superior life insurance solution that meets adviser’s and their clients’ insurance... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital’s responsible investment funds to clamp down on fossil fuels

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AMP Capital has formally excluded companies that have a material exposure to the most intensive fossil fuels from the investible universe of its Responsible Investment Leaders (RIL) range of funds.... Read more continue reading

Over 55s now account for four out of five dollars under advice

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Key findings of the Investment Trends December 2013 Retirement Planner Report: Retirees and pre-retirees now account for 82% of planner funds under advice North and Asgard Infinity eWrap lead the... Read more continue reading

Global risk adviser says Australian insurers should invest further in innovation to grow market share and better serve clients

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Aon reveals key insights into Australia’s commercial insurance market Growth in capacity and increasing interest from international markets mean the recent run of reducing premiums in Australia may well continue,... Read more continue reading

More headwinds for Australian equity managers

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The environment is ripe for experienced Australian equity stockpickers and whole teams to break away from large investment houses and set up their own funds management boutiques, according to one... Read more continue reading