IOOF announces Chief Investment Officer transition

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IOOF yesterday announced the future retirement of Steve Merlicek, after eight years as IOOF’s Chief Investment Officer, and the appointment of Dan Farmer, currently Portfolio Manager –Australian Equities, to succeed

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IOOF appoints new head of Technical Services

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IOOF has announced the promotion of Martin Breckon to Head of Technical Services, replacing Kate Anderson who recently moved to a senior role at IOOF-owned, Bridges Financial Services. Martin has

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IOOF appoints new Portfolio Manager

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IOOF is pleased to announce the appointment of Osvaldo Acosta to the newly created position of Portfolio Manager, Fixed Interest. Mr. Acosta joins IOOF from Western Asset Management, where he

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Star Trek territory – where asset classes have never been before

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  Asset prices have risen to record levels in recent years owing to central banks embarking on a policy of monetary easing and direct intervention in the aftermath of the

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The important factors in smart-beta investments strategies

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According to IOOF, in the current low return environment, clients are putting pressure on fees while still seeking returns above the benchmark. Fund managers have responded with new lower-cost products

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IOOF launches new adviser portal with superior functionality

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This week IOOF launches a brand new online experience for advisers using IOOF Employer Super. “Intense research and development has created a strong point of difference over our peers in

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Is superannuation a part of your clients’ estate plans?

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According to IOOF, superannuation can be an overlooked part of estate planning. However where competing beneficiaries have a claim to a deceased member’s death benefits, a well-documented estate plan can

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The money or the time?

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According to IOOF, time and money are both valuable commodities. Financial advice, however, has traditionally considered money, such as investment returns above a benchmark, as the measure of the value

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Lonsec says new IOOF MultiSeries funds are value for money

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IOOF has announced that the new IOOF MultiSeries funds have been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating from independent ratings house Lonsec Research Pty Ltd. IOOF MultiSeries is a new range of low

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Full steam ahead for insurance in platforms

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According to IOOF, insurance inside super is often the best solution for clients due to the tax and cash-flow benefits. There are however, many different types of insurance inside super

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