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Compensation report finds against last resort scheme

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012
The St. John report on compensation arrangements for consumers of financial services recommends strengthening existing compensation arrangements before implementing a 'last resort' scheme. The Compensation Arrangements for Consumers of Financial Services ...

Budget move to take superannuation 'back to the future'

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
Possible changes to the tax treatment of superannuation for high-income earners, likely to be included in tonight's federal budget, are taking Australia 'back to the future' according to Towers Watson. Andrew Boal, Managing Director for Towers Watson ...

Franklin Templeton continues expansion with new hire

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
Franklin Templeton has appointed Joe Marassa to the newly created role of head of marketing for its Australian business, as part of the firm's push into the retail market. Based in Sydney, Marassa will focus on the delivery and execution of the overall ...

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available now

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2012
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature a report on social media and profile John James, head of Vanguard Investments Australia, as well as all the latest news, views and regular features. Financial Standard's latest edition of the iPadA(R) ...

Clarity needed for FOFA opt-in exemption

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
The recent announcement that financial planners operating under codes of conduct approved by ASIC will be exempt from opt-in requirements has created further confusion in an already uncertain environment, according to Minter Ellison. Advisers who choose ...

Macquarie Step now available on Macquarie Wrap

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
The latest offer of Macquarie Step can now be accessed and applied for online through the Investment Manager and Consolidator products on Macquarie Wrap. Macquarie Step features regular investment offers throughout the year with a series of underlying ...

Guardian Advice recruits four new practices

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
Guardian Advice has expanded its network with four new practices in NSW and Victoria, as part of its three year growth strategy to increase adviser numbers by partnering with independent practices. In 2011, Suncorp Group owned Guardian repositioned ...

AIST appoints new president

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has appointed Cate Wood as its new president, replacing Gerard Noonan who will become deputy president, after completing the maximum two year tenure as the Institute's president. A current director ...

Super funds continue to recover

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2012
The SelectingSuper workplace default option index has continued its climb back into positive territory posting a return of 1.90% for the 12 months to end March 2012. This is up slightly from 0.26% at end February, -0.4% at end January and 1.7% at end ...

ANZ makes key research appointments

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 24 APR 2012
ANZ has made two key appointments to further expand its research product offering to its global customer base. Richard Yetsenga has been appointed as head of global markets research and Li-Gang Liu has been appointed to the role of chief economist ...