New appointment for Lonsec’s Equity Research team

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As a result of growth in demand for specialised equity research, Lonsec has added another resource to its Equity Research team. x Nicholas Yaxley joined Lonsec in March 2011 to focus

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FPA calls on Minister Shorten to recognise financial planning profession under law

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Minimum standards and legislative support benefits for all Australians x The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today called upon Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bill Shorten to

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ASIC proposes major improvements in quality of prospectuses

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ASIC is proposing an overhaul of prospectuses that would make them much easier for retail investors to use and would improve the quality of information on the proposed business model and

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Bendigo Wealth launched – A new era in wealth management at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced the launch of Bendigo Wealth, a new wealth management division that will leverage off the bank’s high brand recognition and leading customer satisfaction ranking.

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Snippet – To the edge and back again

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The Second Liberty Bond Act of 1917 placed a limit on the amount of public debt that the US Government can have outstanding. This Statutory Debt Limit, or debt ceiling,

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AFA: FOFA reforms include new education standards

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This week the Government and ASIC have made two key announcements concerning the future of advice. Increasing education standards for new and existing advisers Financial advisers and the scope taxation

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Jobs up, but slowdown clear over time

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Labour force Employment rebounded in March, lifting by 37,800 people. Economists had tipped job gains of 20,000 (range from +5,000 to +30,000 jobs). The February result was revised to show job

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All Star Maple-Brown Abbott Listed Property Fund earns “Investment Grade” rating by Lonsec*.

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Kate Mulligan, Managing Director of All Star Funds has announced today a rating of “Investment Grade” by Lonsec for the All Star MBA Listed Property Fund. X Maple-Brown Abbott (MBA)

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Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) pack for AFA members

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AFA launches a Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) pack for members. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have launched an information pack for members about FOFA reforms and their business.

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AMP Planner Protection Poll: Planners see an increase in mental health disclosure

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The AMP Planner Protection Poll has found that 71 per cent of financial planners polled had seen an increase in the number of clients who disclose a personal history of mental

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