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Tens of thousands flock to Omaha

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2014

... The AGM has grown in stature over the years and with 40,000 disciples in attendance in 2014, the event has already reached rock festival proportions. And like at rock festivals, Buffett fans are encouraged to queue for merchandise, and have the great ...

Murray inquiry should simplify investment tax structures

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2014

... added that all of those are aimed at reducing uncertainty. However, "if something isn't uncertain, it isn't insurable, it's a rock solid fact," he concluded. Submissions to the financial systems inquiry are due on March 31.

Bubbling bubble?

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2014

... index a couple of weeks later. It wasn't until October 2002 - and 78% (Nasdaq) and 49% (S&P 500) lighter - that they hit rock bottom. Scary, is it not? But that's assuming we're already in one. The problem is we'll only get to know there's a bubble after ...

FICAP RockStar of the year crowned

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014

Count's Chris Mekhail was crowned 2014 Rockstar last night for his soaring rendition of Swedish House Mafia hit 'Don't You Worry Child' at the annual Who wants to be a RockStar event organised by the Finance Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP). The ...

Get set for FICAP's 'Who wants to be a RockStar' tonight

STAFF WRITER | THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2014

In a few short hours the wait will be over as the financial services industry rocks out in the name of charity at the Financial Industry Community Aid Program's (FICAP) annual 'Who wants to be a RockStar event'. Tonight's event will see 10 budding RockStars ...

Auction items for FICAP announced

ALICE URIBE | FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014

A chance to play AFL on the SCG before a A Sydney Swans home match is just one of the prizes up for grabs at the live auction that will take place at the annual Financial Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP) "Who Wants to be a RockStar" event to be ...

SEC prioritises cybersecurity

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2014

Speculation is growing in the US that the financial regulator will impose uniform cybersecurity standards across firms operating in the financial system. Awareness of cybersecurity as a systemic threat has risen following realisation that the financial ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2014

The Australian market looks set to open lower, following in Wall Street's downward lead after a report showing a drop in small business sentiment and disappointing sales data. At 0812 AEDT on Wednesday, the March share price index futures contract was ...

New laws target promoters of early release schemes

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014

The senate has passed a bill allowing promoters of illegal early release schemes to be prosecuted. The bill is targeted at individuals or organisations that charge a fee for aiding clients in illegally accessing their superannuation before the preservation ...

FICAP's "Who Wants to be a RockStar" sells out

STAFF WRITER | MONDAY, 3 MAR 2014

The annual FICAP "Who Wants to be a RockStar" event has sold out with record support led by platinum sponsors ANZ, Challenger, Colonial First State and Perpetual. The event to be held at the Beresford Hotel in Sydney on Thursday 20 March sees members ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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