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SMSFs retarding growth in Australia: Credit Suisse

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2014
... and added that "inflows of this magnitude are enough to soak up a fifth of Australia's net-equity issuance in 2013." The study found that "many companies comply with what their new and important shareholders demand" and use the redundancies in the big ...

Majority of Australians remain wary of technology

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2013
... more than 45 years old, these individuals are wary of change and only adopt new technology once it becomes mainstream," the study said. Older tech explorers who are passionate about new technology but cautious about spending money on it account for 9% ...

Advisers risk losing clients, fail to target new ones

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2013
... third of advised Australians are in danger of leaving their current adviser, CoreData Keys to Growth Report indicates. The study segments advised Australians into Bonded, Firm, Loose or At Risk of Leaving and found that frequent contact with clients ...

FSC report backs case for Asia Passport

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2013
... already in the Government's agenda and hoped that the report will "indicate that doing that work is worth the effort." The study, which was conducted by the FSC and The Trust Company, shows that investment flows into Australia have increased by 78% since ...

Financial execs have poor ethics, little regulatory knowledge

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2013
... and only 12% are confident in their knowledge of the regulatory environment, a CFA Institute research found. The global study, entitled A Crisis of Culture: Valuing Ethics and Knowledge in Financial Services, has highlighted a number of contradictions ...

Jenny Brown named FS Smileys Scholar of the Year

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2013

Super funds sluggish on technology

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2013
... funds have been slow off the mark in developing their technological capabilities in engaging with members, according to a study by Towers Watson. The survey found that small to medium sized funds have been particularly sluggish, with only 14% improving ...

Cap scrap leaves tax abuses unanswered

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2013
... for overseas and interstate travel where the taxpayer attaches leisure to his or her attendance at a relevant conference, study tour, and so on." "The tax tribunals have been generous when it comes to apportioning expenditure on air travel between the ...

State Street wins three-fund custody contract

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2013
... by the regulatory changes and the need to minimise costs. But there are many barriers to a successful merger, as a recent study of ours revealed. These three funds have developed an innovative solution - harnessing the benefits of scale while avoiding ...

Aged care costs to rise as complexity increases

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2013
... could add more complexity and further decision making for those thinking about aged care." Stander said that advisers should study carefully their clients' situation to find the best option for them. "Some accommodation bonds can be $500,000 depending ...