April 21, 2014

QIC paper supports alternative fixed interest strategies

(Pictured: Katrina King) QIC has produced a research note to support expanding the range of fixed interest investments, including long/short strategies, as a way to mitigate against the adverse effects of a rising interest rate environment. Katrina King, director of

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Transition management survivors broaden offerings

(Pictured:Michael Jackett-Simpson) Transition management has been through a tough time, with several of the global players pulling out of the business in the past 12 months. Super funds shouldn’t worry, though. The survivors are actually expanding their offerings, according to

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Future of custody: ‘it’s all about the data’

(Pictured: Peter Baker) The amounts of money securities servicing firms – mainly divisions of big banks – spend on technology is mindboggling. BNP Paribas Securities Services, for instance, spent A$150 million in Australia alone in the past three years. So,

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Future of custody: ‘it’s all about the data’

(Pictured: Peter Baker) The amounts of money securities servicing firms – mainly divisions of big banks – spend on technology is mindboggling. BNP Paribas Securities Services, for instance, spent A$150 million in Australia alone in the past three years. So,

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Psychology of indecision: super funds are culprits too

(Pictured: Annie Gurton) The global accounting information firm CCH grew frustrated at clients’ reticence to adopt new and better systems, even when shown they would save money and improve efficiency. So, the firm commissioned an industrial psychologist to find out

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Psychology of indecision: super funds are culprits too

(Pictured: Annie Gurton) The global accounting information firm CCH grew frustrated at clients’ reticence to adopt new and better systems, even when shown they would save money and improve efficiency. So, the firm commissioned an industrial psychologist to find out

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… and how psychology can improve savings

(Pictured: Fergal McGuinness)  A study by the Stanford Center on Longevity and Mercer in the US has shown that various psychological tricks, such as showing someone a digitalized photo of themselves as an older person, can improve savings rates. Researchers

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… and how psychology can improve savings

(Pictured: Fergal McGuinness)  A study by the Stanford Center on Longevity and Mercer in the US has shown that various psychological tricks, such as showing someone a digitalized photo of themselves as an older person, can improve savings rates. Researchers

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Fundies getting behind Oasis Africa

(Pictured: Stephen O’Brien and Gabrielle Pool) The annual Oasis Africa fundraiser, which is supported by various financial services types, takes place at the Civic Hotel in Sydney’s CBD on May 1. One of the directors, Stephen O’Brien, is selling limited

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