InvestorDaily news

Fri 12 Mar 2010

IFSA calls for super in parental leave

Women face inadequate retirement

By Wouter Klijn

IFSA wants superannuation to be included in paid parental leave.... read more »

Miles' dealer group staffs up

Platform providers shortlisted

By Julie May

Following ING Australia's purchase of a 20 per cent stake in Fortnum, the dealer group can now begin hiring.... read more »

Axa overhauls its platforms

Streamlining functionality with North

By Darin Tyson-Chan

Axa is consolidating the operational aspect of its platform products.... read more »

UniSuper eyes SMSF sector

Expands advice

By Christine St Anne

The industry superannuation fund has plans to broaden its product range following the establishment of its advice business three months ago.... read more »

Mercer beefs up super business

Newly-created leadership role

By Victoria Papandrea

Mercer creates a new leadership role in its super investment business to help its institutional clients crack the post-retirement space.... read more »

Blue Sky buys into hedge fund

To focus on distribution to SMSFs

By Vishal Teckchandani

After snapping up a 50 per cent stake in the hedge fund Apeiron Global Macro, Blue Sky will look to SMSFs and private banks for inflows.... read more »

Thu 11 Mar 2010

• Finchley liquidator calls for extra funding
• Hourly fees not the solution
• Atlas to launch Chindian gateway
• Sunsuper overhauls financial advice
• Super gearing becomes financial product
• ING Australia researching branding change

Wed 10 Mar 2010

• Corporate super advisers set up group
• AustralianSuper backs climate change study
• Tyndall rolls out pure cash fund
• New industry body reinforces independence
• LimeStreet to launch international resources fund
• Good decade for international equities

Tue 09 Mar 2010

• Super funds back new advice system
• Wilson HTM undergoes restructure
• Van Eyk fund sheds sovereign bond mandates
• Magellan boosts distribution network
• Perpetual tweaks Share-Plus process
• Citi, Goldman Sachs win ESG awards

Mon 08 Mar 2010

• Bias, lockout claims spark CBA scheme concerns
• Infocus plans new fee model
• Advance to raise international bond exposure
• Elders signals its strategy for growth
• Asset Super renews NAB custody contract
• Fixed income still positive for investors

Fri 05 Mar 2010

• FPA dismisses UK fairness campaign
• Billions lost in retail fund advice: ISN
• Macquarie hires former PIS manager
• Aussie bond manager leaves UBS
• Morningstar downgrades BlackRock fund
• Decade long ban for insurance rep