Effective retirement planning a key challenge for the industry

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Specialist investment research house Lonsec says advisers and investment managers need to review existing attitudes to retirement planning if they are to effectively meet the financial needs of the steadily... Read more continue reading

Who is really paying for higher super contributions?

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On 1 July 2013, the compulsory super guarantee charge (SGC) rate will increase from 9 to 9.25 per cent but many Australians may not have thought about how it’s being... Read more continue reading

Australian investors join global multi-asset push

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Russell Investments is predicting a major step-change in the way Australian institutions approach their investment challenges in the coming decade – forecasting a flood of demand for outcome oriented, multi-asset... Read more continue reading

Humble Financial Services announces solution partnership

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Humble Financial Services has announced their solution partnership with Nimble. Nimble is a Social Business Platform that combines relationship management and social engagement into an affordable web-based solution.  It integrates... Read more continue reading

Exclusive arrangement offers choice & insight for self-directed investors

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An exclusive arrangement between the BlackRock exchange traded funds (ETF) business, iShares, and newly launched online community for investors, SelfWealth, will enable self-directed investors to view and follow portfolios created... Read more continue reading

LGS appoints new Chair and two new Directors

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Local Government Super has announced the appointment of Bruce Miller as the Chair of its Board, replacing John Beacroft following his two-year term.   Mr Miller brings extensive local government and... Read more continue reading

BT releases new super search tool

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BT Super for Life has launched a new online superannuation search, which allows new BT Super for Life customers to find their old superannuation accounts and combine them as part... Read more continue reading

Elana Rubin retires as TAL Director

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Life insurer TAL (formerly TOWER Australia) Chair Rob Thomas announced today the resignation of Elana Rubin from the TAL Board of Directors, effective immediately. Elana Rubin has been a TAL... Read more continue reading

MLC Limited commits to BlueMountain Credit Alternatives

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BlueMountain Capital Management, a private investment firm with more than $14.5 billion in assets under management, has won its first mandate in Australia.  MLC, one of the country’s leading asset... Read more continue reading

It’s unlikely, but there could still be super changes in the Budget

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While the government hasn’t ruled out making further super changes in the Federal Budget, and it is unlikely any additional changes will affect current financial year plans for investors, anyone... Read more continue reading