ASIC consults on financial requirements for issuing retail OTC derivatives

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ASIC has released a consultation paper to seek feedback on the financial requirements for issuers of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, such as contracts for difference or margin foreign exchange, to retail... Read more continue reading

Strategy Monthly: Euro confusion

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Equities appear to have recovered their poise after the four-week correction from mid February to the lows around the time of the terrible events in Japan mid March. Markets have... Read more continue reading

ASX Group Monthly Activity Report – April 2011

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The value of ASX-listed stocks, as measured by the All Ordinaries Index, fell 0.6% during April. Other major markets rose during the month including the US up 2.8%, UK up... Read more continue reading

BetaShares launches Australia’s first hedged gold ETF

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First hedged gold ETF ASX code: QAU Investors can now access pure exposure to gold as easily as buying any share ETF physically backed by gold bullion ETF currency hedged... Read more continue reading

AustralianSuper appoints Head of Brand

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Nickie Scriven joins the Fund in newly-created role x AustralianSuper today announced the appointment of Nickie Scriven to the newly-created position of Head of Brand.  Ms. Scriven started with AustralianSuper yesterday.... Read more continue reading

Count positive on and ready for FoFA changes

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Leading accountant-based financial planning network Count Financial Limited (Count) said today it is well positioned with regards to the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms. Given the professional background of... Read more continue reading

AMP responds to Future of Financial Advice reforms

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AMP has announced its support of the Government’s intention to introduce a fiduciary-like obligation on all financial planners and advisers across the industry, requiring them to put their clients’ interests first. x... Read more continue reading

AXA Financial Advice Network announces national adviser of the year

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AXA’s Financial Advice Network has announced the winner of its national annual adviser award, the Gerald Lippman Perpetual Trophy. This year’s winner is Paul Aspros of PSK Financial Services x “This award... Read more continue reading

Russell Consulting expands in Asia-Pacific with new appointments

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Russell Consulting has appointed Frank Russo as senior consultant in Australia and Trevor Persaud as new practice leader for consulting and advisory services in ASEAN, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, further strengthening its presence... Read more continue reading

Junji Okabayashi joins Threadneedle as senior advisor, based in Singapore

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Leading international asset manager Threadneedle has appointed Junji Okabayashi as Senior Advisor, based in its Singapore office. Mr Okabayashi joins the growing Threadneedle team under Asia Pacific Chairman Raymundo Yu,... Read more continue reading