Financial Services Council – A bigger voice on the economy

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At an Extraordinary General Meeting held yesterday in Sydney, members of the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) voted to change the organisation’s name to the Financial Services Council and... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases its 2010 Australian Property Securities Funds Sector Review

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Lonsec’s 2010 review of the Australian Property Securities sector included 19 funds, of which only one attained Lonsec’s top rating, Highly Recommended. This was the Vanguard Property Securities Index Fund.... Read more continue reading

Engaging workers in a competitive super market remains key

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In order to meet the retirement needs of future generations, the superannuation industry needs an overhaul of at least the scale the Government is signalling via its current reform agenda,... Read more continue reading

AMP welcomes Cooper Report

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AMP welcomed the Cooper Report released today by the Federal Government which aims to strengthen Australia’s superannuation savings system for the benefit of all Australians. AMP Chief Executive Officer Craig... Read more continue reading

Asgard – making a difference for advisers at tax time

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 As financial advisers embark on a new financial year, Asgard has launched a new online process for managing clients’ personal tax deductions in super. This makes Asgard one of the... Read more continue reading

DKN signs for another 5 years with BT Wrap

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BT Wrap is delighted to announce it has signed a further five year agreement with DKN Financial Group Limited (DKN), reflecting the continued strength of the long term partnership between... Read more continue reading

MLC completes industry leading transition to fee for advice

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MLC today completed the transition of its advice businesses to fee for advice, a process it began in 2006 when MLC first challenged the industry to drop commissions, improve transparency... Read more continue reading

BT life insurance bolsters technical capability

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 BT Life Insurance has bolstered its technical support capability with the appointment of Jason Menzies as Technical Manager, Life Insurance. In a newly created role, Jason will be responsible for... Read more continue reading

Pre-open pricing on the ASX

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Managing an orderly market and ensuring that share prices are not able to be manipulated by participants seeking an unfair advantage over others are important functions of the Australian Securities... Read more continue reading

Industry body embraces a wider agenda

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IFSA to become the Financial Services Council The Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA), the national peak body representing the $1.4 trillion retail and wholesale funds management, superannuation and life... Read more continue reading