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30 November 2012 • By • 1 min read

Advisers desire alternatives but hesitant to execute

Portfolio construction challenges perceived complexityFinancial advisers have acknowledged the relevance of alternate assets in the new economic ...

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Super fund strategies uphold technology and advice

Industry and retail funds to consolidate technology, strengthen guidance channelsAustralian superannuation funds in both the industry and retail ...

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Bigger corporate bond market required

The development of a retail corporate bond market has been very slow under the existing federal governmentShadow finance minister Andrew Robb says if ...

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Equity Trustees jumps on automation bandwagon

Demand for automation on the riseCentury-old wealth management firm Equity Trustees (EQT) has announced it will join the Calastone transaction ...

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Some retail funds fail members on insurance

Bound members paying twice the amount of premium  Some retail superannuation funds are supplying insurance products to their members from ...

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Asteron rejects APES 230 standards

Life insurer believes new standards unfair to advisers linked to accounting firmsInsurance provider Asteron Life believes proposed new professional ...

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Government reforms rally support from industry associations

New regulations to further AFSL and restrict definition of 'financial planner'Industry bodies have welcomed new government legislation creating ...

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Super infrastructure investment risky for retirement system

Investors should balance risk and returnInvesting in infrastructure through superannuation funds could impact the sustainability of Australia's ...

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ANZ Wealth aligns strategy to drive growth through innovation

Group remains open to acquisitions to jump start growthThe global financial crisis changed investor attitudes, with ANZ Global Wealth and Private ...

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Look outside China for truly global diversification

Focusing on earnings diversification, rather than sector diversification, is keyWhen investing in global equities, super funds need to look for global ...

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