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Licensee tests offer planners protection

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2011
Financial planners will have protection against fiduciary problems as licensees are to be subject to the same best interest tests, according to the Government's FOFA reforms. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) said that one of its recommendations ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2011
The Australian share market was almost half a per cent stronger at noon, trading off its highs of the session as traders digested a new high for the Australian dollar and what it means for stocks and interest rates. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 ...

Let's party!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2011
"There's a party going on right here A celebration that last throughout the years So bring your good times and your laughter, too We're gonna celebrate your party with you Come on now." -Kool & the Gang The Fed has spoken and Wall Street liked what ...

CBA funds get small Q1 lift

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2011
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) registered a 0.2 per cent rise in its funds under administration during the March 2011 quarter and its Retail Life insurance premiums also experienced growth. The bank reported that strong investment market returns ...

Selection the key as mining stocks surge

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2011
Australia's four biggest mining companies generated close to half of the total profits of the ASX's top 50 companies in 2010 but fund managers are highlighting the need to be extremely selective with investments. According to a study by accounting firm ...

Indexing warning as ETFs surge

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2011
Global flows into exchange traded funds/exchange traded products (ETFs/ETPs) soared to US$41.4 billion in the first quarter of 2011. According to BlackRock, Q1 inflows were more than double that seen in the equivalent period in 2010. Global ETF assets ...

FTSE launches ESG investment product

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2011
Institutional investors and fund managers can use a new Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings data service from global index provider FTSE Group to identify eligible companies for investment. The FTSE4Good ESG ratings product, launched this ...

Accountants attack planners over naming rights

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2011
An industry turf war has erupted after accountants said they want the Federal Government to dump adviser requests to restrict the term 'financial planner'. The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) fired the first shots yesterday, saying moves to ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2011
The Australian share market was stronger across the board at noon following the year's biggest rally on Wall Street and rising commodity prices overnight. The Australian dollar continued to climb to new heights, reaching $US1.0749 in morning trade - ...

Trust Company eyes personal touch to build on growth

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2011
Trustee services provider the Trust Company is aiming to overhaul its technology and IT systems to help increase engagement with personal clients after reporting a 13 per cent annual rise in EBITDA. Chief executive officer John Atkin attributed the ...