FPA lobbying helps secure ASIC’s role as sole regulator of Financial Planners

From

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s announcement having fought hard for ASIC to remain the sole regulator of Financial Planners. ASIC oversees the regulation of financial planners and all... Read more continue reading

Jobless rate steady but young workers left behind

From

Labour force Employment rose by 24,000 people in January, slightly above forecasts centred on gains of around 15,000 (range from -11,000 to +35,000 jobs). The December result was revised lower... Read more continue reading

Wholesale and Retail Clients Future of Financial Advice

From

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 As part of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, the Government announced that it would consider the appropriateness of the distinction between wholesale and retail clients... Read more continue reading

CMC Markets predicts nice and nasty earnings season

From

Every earnings season holds a couple of surprises. Some nice, some nasty. The nice surprises are going to come from the mining companies in line with higher commodity prices while... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning February 13 2011

From

The big picture The big issue across the globe at present is inflation. At the start of the year sharply rising food prices prompted riots in Algeria, with dissatisfaction quickly... Read more continue reading

Standard & Poor’s assigns ‘STRONG’ rating to HUB24’s Portfolio Service SMA Platform

From

HUB24, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX listed stockbroker and wealth management utility, Investorfirst Limited (ASX: INQ), is pleased to announce that following the inaugural review by Standard & Poor’s... Read more continue reading

Confidence stabilises but trend index at 20mth lows

From

Consumer sentiment The Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer confidence rose modestly in February following the sharp slide in January. The index rose by 1.9 per cent to 106.6 in February.... Read more continue reading

Understanding FoFA: FPA pack encourages planners to discuss reforms with local MPs

From

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released to members a comprehensive ‘FoFA Pack’ detailing the key issues raised by the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms. Recently sent to all... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors Market Monitor – 09 February 2011

From

Reporting season – week 2 With the earnings season now in progress, the past week was full of important corporate announcements that have impacted share performance. This week we discuss... Read more continue reading

Actuaries call for wider debate on solutions for coping with future floods

From

The devastating damage to property caused by the Queensland floods, has prompted the Institute of Actuaries of Australia to call for a national solution to manage future floods and natural... Read more continue reading