Credit: How Irish is Australia?

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Summary Ireland has gone from financial market darling to a challenging credit in the space of three years. With a similar concentrated banking system that has a high exposure to

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‘Opt-in’ a policy lock out that would harm Australians

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has warned that recent alarmist ‘opt-in’ arguments advocated by sections of the trade union superannuation movement would result in poor savings and retirement outcomes for

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Custody to be under the spotlight in a rebalancing world

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The peak body for Australia’s growing custodial and investment administration sector ACSA says the industry will face some unique challenges as it continues to meet the needs of institutional clients

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

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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

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SPAA responds to exposure draft on art and collectables

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SPAA supports move to amend the sole purpose test in the SIS Act to allow self managed super funds to invest in art, collectables and personal use assets. The Self

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AMP welcomes release of AXA APH’s Explanatory Memorandum

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AMP Limited (AMP) today welcomed the release of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited’s (AXA APH) Explanatory Memorandum setting out information for AXA APH shareholders about the proposed merger of AXA

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The Principal Real Estate Investors 2011 Outlook

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“Fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh Sailors and investors

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AMP and AXA APH complete due diligence

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AMP Limited (AMP) and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited (AXA APH) have satisfactorily completed reciprocal confirmatory due diligence. In addition to receiving shareholder and court approvals, the merger also remains

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New research comparing capital requirements of banks and insurers in Australia

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New research into regulatory standards for banks and insurers has found that improved transparency would bring benefits and that some differences exist in the treatment of products that are economically

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Report supports need for Asia Funds Passport on APEC agenda

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A joint research report by the Financial Services Council of Australia and PwC shows Australia is one step closer to gaining access to the rapidly growing investment markets across Asia.

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