AFS to focus on independent marketBY ELISE BURGESS | WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2011 12:50PMIndependent dealer group, Australian Financial Services Group, has declined three alliance and merger offers from fellow planning groups as it renews its focus with new products and restructure, including a new MDA facility. |
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