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Guardian Advice adds BT Life to insurer panel

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
... they had some capabilities to deliver on the life side," he said. The addition of BT life is in line with Guardian Advice's plans to grow the business, although Harris said there were no immediate plans to add any other financial services providers to ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2012
... points. Madrid gained 0.34 per cent and Milan jumped 2.34 per cent after the Italian government adopted growth measures and plans to sell off some state-held companies and property. In foreign exchange deals, the euro drifted up to $1.2635 from $1.2630 ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2012
... previous corresponding period. Echo Entertainment's shares were placed in a trading halt after the casino operator announced plans for a capital raising. Echo's shares last traded at $4.49. Shares in Ten Network Holdings plunged 5.954 cents, or 9.85 ...

Daly: Forced out of AFS after rejecting downsize

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2012
... Australian Financial Services chief Peter Daly, who is for suing for unfair dismissal, said he departed the company after plans for downsizing were discussed. Daly said he had a business plan and budget approved by the board. "During the board meeting ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2012
... ministers promised to respond "speedily" to Europe's debt crisis; and on Wednesday the European Commission will unveil new plans for winding up failing banks. "A lot of hesitancy (in the markets) now is being compounded by the fact that a lot can be ...

SuperStream levy unclear

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2012
... regular transparent reporting arrangement to the SuperStream Advisory Council on expenditure and progress against budgeted plans be forthcoming." Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten has today called for nominations from individuals ...

APRA: Third line of defence in Trio-style fraud

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2012
... managers' cristising APRA and even an AFR editorial stating that APRA had 'strayed outside their prudential remit." APRA's plans for greater prudential control over superannuation funds were also cited. "The Stronger Super reforms will have a significant ...

Down and out in May

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2012
... pro-bailout party last night (yipeee!), the Wall Street Journal reports that the IMF "has started discussing contingency plans for a rescue loan to Spain" if the government proves unable to bail out its banking system (booo!). Given all this uncertainty ...

New platform to help client engagement post FOFA

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2012
... model closer, the software aims help advisers justify their service to clients, and engage clients with their financial plans. The program allows potential clients to answer simple questions that gauge their needs before an initial meeting. "Prospective ...

Fidante Partners continues expansion with new hire

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012
... Asia-Pacific (ex Japan) and Greater China equities strategies, which took total FUM to $18.8bn. Fidante said there are no imminent plans for more acquisitions, but that it is open to acquiring stakes in other boutiques provided it fits with its strategic ...