8 March 2010 | The Industry Super Network has paid for new research into financial planning. The research predicts a rosy future for intra-fund advice, but little change for holistic advice.
15 February 2010 | Professional Investment Services is recruiting for a number of people to fill key compliance, research and product development functions within its head office.
9 February 2010 | New data released by Dexx&r has revealed a shift to growth assets in the December quarter.
9 February 2010 | Russell Investments research has attempted to broaden the active versus passive investing debate, outlining five key factors investors should consider when deciding which approach to take.
18 January 2010 | Sentry extends van Eyk relationship with three-year agreement.
11 December 2009 | Steven Scott will be responsible for running both the investment strategy team and the research analysts team covering Australian equities at Ord Minnett.
8 December 2009 | Newly-established independent dealer group AdviceIQ has selected Zenith as its research provider.
26 November 2009 | New Watson Wyatt research has defined the extreme risks confronting investors.
24 November 2009 | The latest AMP.NATSEM data confirms that while Australians may be better informed about their savings problem, they are still not saving enough for a comfortable retirement.
23 November 2009 | The recovery in superannuation returns took a pause in October, but retail master trusts continue to outperform industry funds on the back of strongly resurgent listed markets.
9 November 2009 | Australians using more cash in face of economic adversity.
5 November 2009 | New IFSA commissioned research has confirmed not only the value financial advice delivers to individuals but also to the broader Australian economy.
2 November 2009 | The latest research from Wealth Insights and Investment Trends has served to reinforce the degree to which financial planners understand their clients, their industry and their willingness to embrace change when it becomes obvious and necessary. A Mike Taylor editorial.
28 October 2009 | The six largest institutionally-owned dealer groups place an average 73 per cent of their clients' super products with their own parent company, with the top three placing more than 80 per cent, according to Roy Morgan research.
23 October 2009 | Psychological wounds of recessionary cycle are likely to linger.
29 September 2009 | New research suggests institutional investment techniques can translate to private wealth management.
22 September 2009 | Managers who utilise a top-down country selection approach to portfolio construction are the key driver of returns in emerging markets, according to a Macquarie Funds Group research paper.
16 September 2009 | New Investment Trends research has revealed the degree to which confidence in managed funds and financial planners has taken a hit.
22 July 2009 | Global equity markets face a long period of below-normative growth and weak inflation, according to research by Societe Generale.
7 July 2009 | APRA researchers have again used a University of NSW colloquium to canvas some radical ideas.
09:50 AM | New Watson Wyatt research suggests that irrespective of growing signs of recovery, active investment managers are facing prolonged pain which is likely to lead to consolidation within the sector.
11 May 2009 | A new survey has painted a grim picture of the Australian economy in which low interest rates have not succeeded in reducing mortgage stress or consumer negativity.
5 May 2009 | New research commissioned by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has urged the recruitment of women and younger people for trustee boards.
23 April 2009 | Australia's major super funds posted a 2.24 per cent gain in March, driven by a 'sharp bounce' in listed local and international share markets, according to a Super Ratings survey.
22 April 2009 | Master trusts have outperformed the median industry fund in March, the first month this has happened since August 2008, according to a survey by Chant West.