Lonsec: plenty of new entrants to the Australian Concentrated sector

From

Lonsec’s review of the Australian Equity Concentrated sector encompassed 14 funds that were formally researched and rated, and a number of other prospect funds. Lin Ngin, Senior Investment Analyst responsible... Read more continue reading

ASX and Clearstream to develop collateral management service for Australia

From

ASX Group (ASX) has signed a letter of intent with Clearstream, part of the Deutsche Borse Group, to develop a new collateral management service for the Australian market. ASX will... Read more continue reading

S&P rates Russell’s new After-Tax Fund four stars

From

The Russell Australian After-Tax Australian Shares Fund (the fund) has been awarded a four star – new – rating by Standard and Poor’s (S&P), in recognition of Russell’s “comprehensive and... Read more continue reading

SPAA mostly pleased with FoFA revisions

From

SPAA welcomes a number of positive revisions to the Future of Financial Advice reforms but waits for critical decisions on accountants’ exemption and intra fund & scaled advice. The Self... Read more continue reading

AFA: FoFA fails consumers

From

The Government’s first tranche of draft legislation of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms, released for public consultation this morning, fails Australian consumers and is clearly biased towards some... Read more continue reading

FPA vindicates key role in negotiating FoFA reforms

From

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes further clarity on the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms released today, but continues to reject the Opt-In in proposal as a cumbersome and... Read more continue reading

FoFA draft legislation in full

From

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, today released the first tranche of draft legislation of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms for public... Read more continue reading

Winning paper calls for an end to ‘pandemic’ of short-termism

From

A research paper condemning the increasing trend toward short-term thinking, planning and measurement in business and investment has been awarded ‘Editor’s Pick Award’ at this year’s Portfolio Construction Conference.  The... Read more continue reading

Lighthouse Capital scoops Premier Practice Godfrey Pembroke Award

From

Perth based financial planning firm Lighthouse Capital was last week named Godfrey Pembroke Limited Practice of the Year for 2011. This national award recognises the commitment of the business principals... Read more continue reading

AFA leads the way for women in advice

From

Over 200 financial advisers and industry professionals across Australia attended the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Women in Leadership Masterclasses at the AFA National Roadshow. The Masterclasses, were led by... Read more continue reading