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Industry groups get smart

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2007
... can do to educate themselves. 'Smarter Super' goes a long way in helping Australians understand superannuation." Richard Gilbert, chief executive of IFSA, said, "Super is now the main savings game in town. It is critical that consumers understand how ...

IFSA tackles investment calculators

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2007
... calculator provider. Such variances have the potential to confuse customers," said IFSA chief executive officer, Richard Gilbert. "Calculators are not intended to be a substitute for financial advice, but can better inform customers without charge or ...

Cuscal's customers commit for the long term

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2007
... its existing customers. All 117 credit unions that had partnered with Cuscal have re-signed contracts out to 2012. John Gilbert, chief executive of Cuscal, said the long-term support of Cuscal's customers would underpin further market share growth and ...

Advisers have 30 days to issue SoA

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2007
... imperative that people have access to financial advice in the lead-up to 30 June," said IFSA chief executive officer, Richard Gilbert. "IFSA applauds the flexibility and pragmatism demonstrated by the regulator, ASIC." The Financial Planning Association ...

Lower foreign withholding tax will boost Australia: IFSA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2007
... investment companies wanting to compete globally as they believe they will have to move their operations overseas, said Richard Gilbert, chief executive of the Investment and Financial services Association (IFSA). "We are getting feedback from our foreign ...

Government offers industry the simple life

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2007
... reporting year - two substantial benefits of the proposed legislation," he said. IFSA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert welcomed the introduction of bill, saying, "The bill will enable improved access to financial advice, enhance investor participation ...

Super fees battle competition and returns

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2007
... 1.26 per cent for the year to June 2006, down from 1.30 per cent in June 2004," IFSA chief executive officer, Richard Gilbert, explained. "The report cites the key drivers influencing fee reduction since 2004 as increased average account balances, strong ...

Aussies finally get life insurance message: IFSA

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2007
... delivering a range of new and better life and wealth protection products and more effective methods of distribution", Gilbert said. IFSA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert said a combination of factors lead to the increased uptake, including greater ...

IFSA toughens up conflicts and ethics standards

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2007
... outlines standards for ethical, transparent decision-making and corporate governance. IFSA chief executive officer, Richard Gilbert said, "The substantially reviewed Standard that we are releasing today is Standard No.1, 'Industry Code of Ethics and ...

Govt proposes shorter PDS

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2007
... Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has welcomed the introduction, with IFSA chief executive officer, Richard Gilbert, saying, "This is a sound package, with the potential to present critical information in a way that will be much easier ...