ASIC welcomes standard risk measure for super funds

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ASIC today welcomed the launch of the Standard Risk Measure for superannuation by the Association of Superannuation Funds (ASFA) and the Financial Services Council (FSC). The Standard Risk Measure disclosures... Read more continue reading

Threadneedle Investments boosts US equity team with two new appointments

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Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle), a leading international asset manager, has announced the appointments of Diane Sobin, Fund Manager, and Nafis Chowdhury, Analyst, to the firm’s US Equities team. Both Diane and... Read more continue reading

Listed infrastructure sector sees positive inflows – S&P

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The listed infrastructure universe continues to grow and was estimated at more than US$2.4 trillion as at Dec. 31, 2010, according to Standard & Poor’s Fund Services’ Listed Infrastructure Sector... Read more continue reading

ASIC Consultation paper missing Best Interest Test says FPA

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) says the Scalable Advice Consultation Paper released today by ASIC is a good start to the process of providing guidance for financial planners and the... Read more continue reading

S&P fund upgrades in Australian Equities concentrated sector

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S&P launches non-tailored Model Portfolio and APL Service

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today unveiled its S&P Portfolio Services (SPPS) solution, developed specifically by its Wealth Management Services (WMS) team for Australia’s retail intermediaries. “SPPS has been developed... Read more continue reading

Inflation surprise: rates now in focus

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The main measure of inflation in Australia – the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.9 per cent in the June quarter, above economist expectations focussed on an increase of... Read more continue reading

S&P releases International Property – Listed Sector Review

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services released its ratings on 21 funds in the International Property – Listed sector review. Most ratings have remained stable, with 15 affirmations, but we also... Read more continue reading

Innovative Third Link Growth Fund celebrates three year milestone

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The Third Link Growth Fund has celebrated its third anniversary with a triple win: a successful three-year performance track record, $1 million donated to support the non-profit organisation Social Ventures... Read more continue reading

New roles at Lonsec

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Lonsec is pleased to advise of the promotion of two key employees from the Lonsec business. With immediate effect, Amanda Gillespie has accepted the role of General Manager, Research. In... Read more continue reading