SISFA condemns ‘political football’

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Related-party transaction restrictions are too important to become a political football says the peak industry body which lobbied successfully for their defeat. The defeated proposals created unintended consequences, says Darren... Read more continue reading

Defence Bank offers online international funds transfer

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The Defence Bank has joined forces with Western Union Business Solutions to offer both Australian and overseas service men and women serving in Australia access to international funds transfer via... Read more continue reading

Pride & prejudice

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The best analysts like to talk about their work, but always question their assumptions, says Nimalan Govender, senior investment analyst, van Eyk Research. Why does van Eyk place so much... Read more continue reading

Data deluge: Economy is in good, not great shape

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Retail trade rose by 0.2 per cent in April after falling by 0.4 per cent in March and rising by 1.3 per cent in February. Annual spending growth held steady... Read more continue reading

Introduction of Tax Agent Services Act rushed and flawed

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is deeply concerned over the proposed extension of the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) to cover financial advisers.  This legislation, as part of the... Read more continue reading

ASX participants support implementation of OTC clearing solution

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ASX has received approval from the required majority of its 14 futures clearing participants for the rule amendments to implement a new OTC Derivatives Clearing Service for the Australian market.... Read more continue reading

BlackRock report finds glacial change in diversity at ASX 200 companies

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BlackRock Australia has released the findings of its diversity investigation of ASX 200 companies. The following highlights some of the key discoveries, ascertained in the review process of the 2013... Read more continue reading

CleverSuper launches full service SMSF Solution

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New SMSF administration platform, CleverSuper, spearheaded by Custom Wealth Solutions principal Chris Appleyard, is aiming to build new market segments and increase the uptake of advice from SMSF investors by... Read more continue reading

Future2 Wheel Classic fundraiser spawns a “Virtual” ride

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Cyclist registrations for the Future2 Virtual Wheel Classic are now open! When the 2013 Future2 Wheel Classic hits the Melbourne to Sydney road on 5 October, dozens of ‘virtual’ cyclists... Read more continue reading

Rubik completes acquisition of Visor Desktop

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Rubik Financial Limited, the ASX-listed provider of financial technology and software to over 200 financial sector clients, has announced the completion of its purchase of Visor Desktop financial planning software (formerly... Read more continue reading