MLC boosts technical team with key appointments

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MLC today announced key appointments to its technical team along with an expansion of support services for financial advisers. Gemma Dale has been appointed to the role of Head of

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PIMCO Australia strengthens its retail team

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Leading bond fund manager PIMCO Australia has today announced the appointment of Michael Dale as Investment Specialist, servicing the retail market, including financial planners, as it looks to expand its

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BT Wrap and Asgard platforms dominate AFR Investor Awards

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The calibre of BT Financial Group’s two platform businesses and the people who support them was reflected with BT Wrap and Asgard both taking home awards at the annual AFR

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Businesses taking off in a competitive market

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“The timing is right, the market is hungry for change and we will now change the game…” These could be the words of the big players NAB, AXA, AMP or

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BT Financial Group announces new head of Asgard

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BT Financial Group (BTFG) has today announced the internal appointment of Craig Lawrenson to lead the Asgard business. BTFG’s General Manager of Platforms, Marketing & Communications, John Shuttleworth, said, “It

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MLC launches Fund Profile Tool

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MLC has announced the launch of a new online investment reporting tool to help advisers have deeper investment conversations and develop even closer relationships with clients. The Fund Profile Tool

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Asgard kicks off 3-year equities roadmap with custodial shares and corporate actions solution

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Asgard has launched its custodial shares solution through eWRAP Investment giving advisers the  ability to manage their clients’ corporate actions online by allowing the platform to take delivery of  all

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AMP offers advice that’s just around the corner

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AMP today officially opened its first retail financial planning centre in the heart of Parramatta, introducing a new way for customers to access quality and affordable financial advice. The AMP

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Lonsec releases 2010 Sector Review – Single Manager Hedge Funds

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Lonsec has released its 2010 Single Manager Hedge Funds Sector Review, covering 16 funds of which four received Lonsec’s highest rating of “Highly Recommended” – the BlackRock Scientific Global Markets

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MLC completes industry leading transition to fee for advice

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MLC today completed the transition of its advice businesses to fee for advice, a process it began in 2006 when MLC first challenged the industry to drop commissions, improve transparency

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