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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2012
The Australian share market at noon was higher, after overseas markets rallied on indications that Greece had achieved the bondholder support needed for a crucial debt swap. At 1200 AEDT on Friday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had risen 21.2 points ...

Ibbotson appoints new head of managed account solutions

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2012
Ibbotson Associates Australia has appointed Damian Holland as Head of Managed Account Solutions. Holland will be responsible for developing and managing the delivery of Ibbotson's managed account solutions, incorporating diversified and sector managed ...

AFA urges Independents to help change FOFA

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers has written to Independents and other MPs urging their support to change certain elements of the planned FOFA legislation. Issues outlined by the association include the removal of retrospective fee disclosure requirements ...

AMP expands network with Futuro acquisition

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
AMP has taken a 10% minority stake in independent adviser group Futuro Financial Services, with the intention of achieving full ownership within five years. The transaction will take place in three stages with Futuro continuing to operate under its ...

Wealthtrac signals expansion

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
Independent superannuation and investment platform provider Wealthtrac has signalled plans for expansion and diversification on the strength of increased FUM. "Since July 2011, Wealthtrac increased its FUM by over 10%. In a market that fell by 10% ...

Franklin Templeton plans retail growth

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
Franklin Templeton Investments plans to significantly expand its retail presence in Australia this year, potentially through platforms, dealer groups and new appointments. The Australian arm of the global Franklin Templeton Group currently manages around ...

Adviser banned for chasing commissions

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2012
ASIC has permanently banned a Sydney financial adviser after it was found she falsified more than 60 insurance policies in order to collect the consequent commissions. Susan Heathwood, of Randwick, was an authorised representative of GuardianFP from ...

FOFA makes assumptions on churning: Synchron

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2012
Independent adviser boutique Synchron has slammed elements of FOFA, claiming it will ultimately lead to advisers being penalised when acting in their client's best interest. Synchron has criticised two particular elements it says relate to churning ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open down more than one per cent following heavy falls on Wall Street overnight with investors nervous of a euro zone recession and Greece's debt-swap deal. At 0645 AEDT on Wednesday, the March share price index futures ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2012
Australian stocks were lower at noon as weakness in the materials and metals and minerals sector dragged the broader market into the red. At 1212 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 41.3 points, or 0.95 per cent, at 4,221.7 points, while the ...