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FPA members demand stronger voice

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2008
... operated, however, he said the association needed to work closer with its membership when forming an industry opinion. "In our IFSA representation we get a very active role in getting our view point through, I see a similar role with the FPA would be ...

Finance industry groups respond to ETS

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2008
... adaptation strategies and undermine their long term value to investors. The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has also endorsed the government's approach to the ETS and cautioned that trade-exposed companies need to be reasonably compensated ...

IFSA heads to China and HK

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2008
An Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) delegation is visiting Hong Kong and China to develop closer links between Australia and the region. The group is made up of senior industry representatives and government officials from Austrade ...

US and Aus open equities borders

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2008
... centre and is proof that Australia has a well-regulated financial system, said Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) chief executive, Richard Gilbert. The agreement means SEC and Australian authorities agreed to consider exemptions to ...

Covered short-selling unmasked

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2008
... urges the industry to look at the misuse of 'covered' short-selling and why the rules have to be changed. Speaking at the IFSA conference last week, David Bryant, head of Australian Unity Investments, turned the spotlight on one of the least debated ...

Govt revises temporary res super bill

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2008
... and for attempting to tackle Australia's skills shortage. Richard Gilbert, Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) chief executive, said the revised arrangement would slash red tape for industry and deliver a fairer outcome for temporary ...

IFSA launches insurance campaign

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2008
Twenty IFSA members from the insurance industry have banded together to develop a new consumer brand designed to re-define the way Australians perceive insurance. IFSA unveiled the new campaign designed to address the nation's chronic underinsurance ...

The nub of being a hub

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2008
... in Asia and beyond but taking on that mantle doesn't necessarily mean the money has to be managed at home. Speaking at the IFSA conference yesterday, Rainmaker's director of research and editorial Alex Dunnin said Australian fund managers have historically ...

Friendster to fundster

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2008
... business, especially in a world where investing is truly global and Web 2.0 is a key investment research tool. Speaking at the IFSA conference yesterday, Richard Kimber, Google's former regional head for Australia, NZ, Korea and South East Asia, discussed ...

Govt policies block choice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2008
... advice are potentially "anti-competitive" and won't go unchallenged, said shadow treasurer Malcolm Turnbull. Speaking at the IFSA conference yesterday, Turnbull said the Coalition will be watching the Government closely to ensure any reforms do not restrict ...