DASH chief executive, Andrew Whelan, has shared his plans for improving advice technology as the company secures venture funding capital.

Investor pessimism is close to a 20-year low thanks to the global banking crisis and in line with sentiment during the Global Financial Crisis, a notable reversal of February’s optimism.

The necessary bailout of the Swiss banking giant has only reiterated the importance of corporate governance, according to portfolio managers at First Sentier Investors.

Nicholas Peach has been appointed APAC head of markets and investments for iShares and index investments at BlackRock.

Maple-Brown Abbott has expanded its fund range with the launch of a global emerging market equity fund.

Financial advice technology provider Asendium has announced a partnership with FYG Planners as a key supplier of advice software.

Given the volatility in domestic and international markets, Australian retail investors can be forgiven for becoming a bit emotional about their portfolios, writes Greg B Davies.