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Innovation to drive 2014 AFA Conference

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2014

... National Conference is looking into the industry's post-FoFA future and focusing this year's event on the theme of innovation. With the regulatory environment all but finalised, the tagline for the conference this year is "Innovate: Think. Create. Act." ...

Extend MySuper to retirement: ASFA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2014

... designed for the whole of life, incorporating accumulation and retirement, if there is to be stability and product innovation, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). In its submission to the government's review of retirement ...

QBE to invest $100 million in social benefit bonds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2014

... responsibilities and capital. It is an opportunity to transform our approach to social issues and open up new avenues for innovation that grow economic as well as social value." New South Wales Treasurer Andrew Constance also spoke at the launch. The ...

AFA awards finalists announced

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2014

... judges of the awards have taken into account education, experience, leadership within the profession, advocacy and innovation. An extensive client survey is part of the judging process as well as a practice visit from one of the judges, and then a final ...

Ties between product and advice "archaic": FPA

ALICE URIBE | FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2014

... definition of 'financial product advice' in the Corporations Act and said that the current regime was "detrimental to innovation." In its second submission to inquiry, the FPA described the current regulatory and cultural ties between financial products ...

New players need support to enter financial services: Coles

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2014

... "retail group offerings in personal financial services in offshore markets have demonstrated its importance in driving innovation, competition and greater consumer choice." It said that "there is a need for the framework to encourage competition and ...

Vertical integration good for consumers, competition: instos

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 1 SEP 2014

... the development of new and high quality financial advice solutions for consumers, which ensure strong competition and innovation in the market," AMP said in its response to the FSI interim report. Australia's largest advice provider by number of advisers ...

FSC calls for new govt agency to grow industry overseas

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 1 SEP 2014

... chapter of its submission, The FSC said the current structure of Australia's insurance framework is inhibiting product innovation, creating underinsurance and unnecessary public sector cost, the Financial Services Council said today. FSC director of ...

AFA Adviser of Year and Practice of Year semi-finalists announced

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2014

... commitment to client care and self-development, what stands out for me about this year's candidates is the amazing innovation taking place in how advice is delivered. "Ultimately these candidates are leading the way in lifting the reputation of the advice ...

ASFA asks FSI for clear targets to measure super success

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014

... relevant to their own individual circumstances. Ultimately, they must be able assess different choices, get the benefit of innovation and reap the rewards of competition," Vamos said.

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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