Future2 and FPA draw closer

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A long-standing relationship between the Future2 Foundation and the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has been formalised and strengthened with an agreement to work together for the betterment of the Australian... Read more continue reading

Russell appoints Jeff Hussey as global chief investment officer

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Global asset manager Russell Investments announced today the appointment of Jeff Hussey to the role of global chief investment officer. Pete Gunning, who held the global CIO role since 2008,... Read more continue reading

Former Gunns chairman pleads guilty to insider trading

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Former Gunns Limited (Gunns) chairman, John Eugene Gay has pleaded guilty to insider trading. Mr Gay, who was a director of Gunns Limited from 1980 to 2010 and was chairman... Read more continue reading

Bendigo Bank number one in business banking

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Bendigo Bank has continued its run as the business bank with Australia’s highest customer satisfaction rating. The Bank recorded a satisfaction rating of 80.6 per cent with its business banking... Read more continue reading

Speech to FSC Annaul conference: The future of financial regulation

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The following is a speech by Greg Medcraft, Chairman, Australian Securities and Investments Commission delivered at the Financial Services Council (FSC) Annual Conference, 31 July 2013: “Thank you Martin (Codina) for the kind... Read more continue reading

Call for change to ensure sustainable life insurance market

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Global reinsurer comments on unsustainable features in the industry Change is needed in both the retail and group insurance markets in Australia if insurers are to return to sustainable long-term... Read more continue reading

SPAA welcomes commitment to leave super alone for 5 years

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer Chris Bowen to commit to no major changes to superannuation tax policy for five years. SPAA chief... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM continues its Asian growth strategy, bolsters investment and risk team

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Nikko AM, Tyndall AM’s parent, has made several strategic hires across the group as part of its ongoing Asian growth strategy. In Singapore, Winson Fong has joined Nikko AM Asia... Read more continue reading

Greg Cooper appointed new chairman of the Financial Services Council

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Greg Cooper, CEO of Schroders Australia, has been elected chairman of the Financial Services Council. He was unanimously elected to the position by the FSC board and will officially take... Read more continue reading

PM Capital strengthens investment team with the key appointment of Australian Shares Manager

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Sydney-based specialist equity fund manager, PM CAPITAL, has enhanced its senior investment advisory team with the appointment of a new long-only, Australian Shares Manager, Simon Rutherfurd. With more than 22... Read more continue reading