Cash holdings rise to record highs

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The proportion of super funds (pension funds) assets held in cash rose from 14.3 per cent to 15 per cent in the June quarter, well above the decade average of

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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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MLC appoints Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer

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MLC today announced the appointment of Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) following an extensive international search. Ms Richards has more than 20 years experience in global investment markets

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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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PIMCO Wins Australian Bond Category in AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards

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Leading bond fund manager PIMCO has won the Australian Bonds Award in the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2010. The AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards are unique as

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Compare the Pair

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Whilst our (in my opinion) overly politically-correct industry leaders eschew the benefits of fees over “ugly” commissions let’s put an investment manager’s hat on and look at the business of

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SPAA welcomes new superannuation minister Mr Bill Shorten

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SPAA looks forward to engaging the new minister on SMSF issues The Self Managed Superannuation Funds Professionals Association (SPAA) has today warmly welcomed the appointment of Mr Bill Shorten MP

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AMP delivers solid half year A$383 million underlying profit

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AMP Limited has reported an increase in underlying profit to A$383 million for the six months to June 2010, up 4.4 per cent on the six months to June 2009,

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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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Consumers provided commitment to quality and high standards with financial services Trustmark

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Consumers learnt today that the Financial Services Council had launched a Trustmark that will demonstrate a commitment to high quality and standards in financial products and services including superannuation, life

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