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Tue 07 Feb 2012

Sense of urgency for new Perpetual chief

Lloyd reveals need to sharpen strategy

By Victoria Tait

A feeling of urgency has accompanied Geoff Lloyd's appointment as chief executive of Perpetual.... read more »

Industry rebuts Greens' super proposal

Added changes unnecessary

By Kate Kachor

Further changes to Australia's superannuation system at this stage are ill-advised, according to a number of industry chiefs.... read more »

Cost of retirement remains stable

Figures marginally down on previous quarter

By Kate Kachor

Retirement costs for Australians have remained steady, according to an ASFA report.... read more »

CFS secures $1.3bn UniSuper mandate

Mandate for fixed income assets

By Wouter Klijn

CFSGAM has won a $1.3-billion Unisuper mandate following a tender.... read more »

Risk advisers positive: index

Outlook solid despite challenges

By Kate Kachor

Zurich has released findings of a risk adviser survey.... read more »

OnePath continues expansion with LGsuper

Inusrer looking for further partnerships

By Samantha Hodge

LGsuper has named OnePath Life as its group insurer.... read more »

Mon 06 Feb 2012

• Perpetual names Lloyd CEO
• No further FOFA impact study needed: Ripoll
• AMP restructures direct property fund
• Ord Minnett eyes senior hires
• Perpetual adds to retail distribution team
• ASIC winds up planning businesses
• ASFA releases MySuper paper

Fri 03 Feb 2012

• FOFA debate will follow PJC report: Shorten
• Matrix board to meet with PwC
• Early ESG adopters to aid smaller funds
• Aussie, China equities compelling: Fidelity
• Tax consideration needed on upfront fees
• Lanyon secures three platform listings
• Insurers boost online presence

Thu 02 Feb 2012

• MySuper bill detrimental to advisers: AFA
• Global investor confidence falls: State Street
• ASIC imposes conditions on Saxo AFSL
• Wealth managers voice MySuper concerns
• Govt needs to progress tax reform
• Doomsayers risk missing opportunity: Helmich

Wed 01 Feb 2012

• ASIC bans ARP Growth Fund operator
• China slowdown a big risk to Australia
• Agribusiness actions return to court
• Perpetual to build absolute return products
• Investor portfolios need conservative tilt
• Ibbotson signs up first retail client
• Morningstar migrates to new analyst ratings

Tue 31 Jan 2012

• Aust pension assets fastest-growing: survey
• Agribusiness guidance carries price tag
• No payoff for overseas SMSF admin
• Count acquisition beneficial: TFS
• Fiducian plans for further acquisitions
• ASIC bans insurance director