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ASX flags concerns over losing single operator status

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2012
The Australian Securities Exchange raises a red flag over any loss of its current monopoly on clearing and settlement - claiming the country's financial market stability might be at risk. Up until now the ASX have been the single operator of clearing ...

CommCentral launches FOFA revenue management solution

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2012
Melbourne based financial technology company CommCentral has launched Revex, a remuneration solution designed for advisers and dealer groups to manage revenue and Future of Financial Advice reform requirements. The new web based software solution, Revex ...

Towers Watson expands equities team

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2012
Global consultant Towers Watson has expanded its Australian equities manager research team with two new hires. Nick Kelly has been appointed as an investment consultant and Matthew Conacher as an investment research analyst in the Australian equities ...

Conflicts of interest worry ASIC

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2012
Following its recent review of the asset consultant industry, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has expressed concerns over fee structure conflicts of interest based on preferring services. ASIC conducted the review as part of ...

Strategy & name change for Aberdeen fund

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2012
Standard & Poor's Fund Services has placed the Aberdeen Capital Growth Fund 'on hold' following Aberdeen Capital's decision to change its strategy and undergo a name change. As of 1 September, this fund will be called the Aberdeen Multi-Asset Real Return ...

FINSIA calls on regulators for workplace diversity

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2012
The Financial Services Institute of Australasia calls on regulators to encourage companies to develop measurable objectives to assess their progress on workplace diversity and gender pay parity. The call for regulatory attention on these issues comes ...

Unprecedented nominations for AFA Advisers awards

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012
Entries in the Association of Financial Advisers Female Excellence in Advice Award 2012 have now closed, with the number of nominations (130) up over a fifth (23%) on last year. AFA and its award sponsor, Tal said the calibre of nominees this year is ...

Patron grows adviser numbers

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012
Patron Financial Advice will continue to grow its adviser numbers over the next year due to constant demand from the advice sector that is currently dissatisfied with institutional dealer groups. Last financial year, Patron Financial Advice added 18 ...

Bendigo offloads IOOF stake

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has sold its 7.8% stake in wealth management firm IOOF Holdings, worth $110 million. In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Bendigo and Adelaide Bank said the sale was conducted at $6.16 a share and is expected ...

MLC appoints head of client succession

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012
MLC has named Malcolm Arnold as the new head of client succession of its Advice & Marketing division. In his new role, Arnold will assume responsibility for MLC's key Connect 4 Growth program. Arnold has a longstanding association with NAB and has worked ...