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ASIC concerned over "pockets" of poor SMSF advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has found "concerning pockets of poor advice" which involve recommendations that self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors gear into real property. ASIC's commissioner Greg Tanzer said that ...

September morn' or September mourn?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2013
... inflation expectations -the difference between the yield on US 10-year bonds and those of Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) - is currently at 2.0%. No problemo right?A The problem is that financial markets misconstrued - and continues to ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2013
... The Australian Industry Group performance of manufacturing (PMI) index for month just ended is due out as is the TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge for August, the Dun and Bradstreet business expectations survey and the RP Data Rismark ...

Prime targets investment in accounting firms

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013
... position to pursue growth. Prime currently has stakes in nine accounting firms but said in a statement on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) that it plans to invest in more via "15%-50% non-controlling equity interests." "This strategy will further ...

MDAs key to proving value of advice

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013
... not use financial planners, this could be a key selling point for this large market. MDAs are regulated by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Currently, many MDA operators are running them on 'no-action letters' rather than full ...

PIS could face class action over "inadequate" advice

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2013
... case." PIS was subject to an enforceable undertaking from December 2010 to March 2012, but last July the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ordered the appointment of an independent expert to further monitor PIS. ASIC raised concerns ...

Blue Sky grows revenue 48%

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013
... uniquely position us to participate in these global trends." Established in 2006, Blue Sky was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in January 2012 and has offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and New York.

AAP hits adviser milestone ahead of buyout

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
... Report from March, 2013. PIS is also undergoing a monitoring program by an independent expert after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) raised concern over its advice processes.

ASIC issues governance warning on local emerging market companies

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning over corporate governance in Australian companies that have significant operations in emerging markets, saying these companies are more susceptible to collapse than domestically ...

ASIC orders additional AFSL conditions on Sydney firm

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has imposed additional licence conditions on the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of a Sydney-based firm. ASIC identified concerns about the adequacy of Roco International's market ...