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Shorter PDSs are go

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2007
... 'incorporation by reference' product disclosure documents (PDSs), introduced in April by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer Chris Pearce, have come into force today. Originally introduced as part of a wider reform package, the industry welcomed ...

Never mind the length, look at the readability

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2007
... did not read them at all. The figures are similar to those for mortgage documents. However, IFSA chief executive Richard Gilbert pointed out PDS size - a hotly debated issue in recent times - and communicating to younger members were still major issues. ...

Industry groups get smart

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2007
... can do to educate themselves. 'Smarter Super' goes a long way in helping Australians understand superannuation." Richard Gilbert, chief executive of IFSA, said, "Super is now the main savings game in town. It is critical that consumers understand how ...

Government offers industry the simple life

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2007
... paperwork related to charges will go online. Commenting on the new legislation, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer Chris Pearce said the reforms would encourage more people to invest. "The Simpler Regulatory System Bill will encourage and further ...

Aussies finally get life insurance message: IFSA

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2007
... delivering a range of new and better life and wealth protection products and more effective methods of distribution", Gilbert said. IFSA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert said a combination of factors lead to the increased uptake, including greater ...

IFSA toughens up conflicts and ethics standards

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2007
... outlines standards for ethical, transparent decision-making and corporate governance. IFSA chief executive officer, Richard Gilbert said, "The substantially reviewed Standard that we are releasing today is Standard No.1, 'Industry Code of Ethics and ...

Govt proposes shorter PDS

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2007
... information online if they wish. In particular, the draft regulations, announced by Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer Chris Pearce, will enable financial service providers to incorporate information by reference to other documents, for instance ...

DeAM sets sights firmly on alternatives

MICHELLE BALTAZAR, HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2007
... up as property, hedge funds, private equity and infrastructure - we are the largest player in the world in that space." Chris Larsen, head of retail distribution, said that while the move was significant, DeAM's strategic direction was already trending ...

Morningstar buys S&P managed fund data business

... effectively, but that's as far ahead as we're thinking at this stage," he said. Meanwhile, S&P Australia's managing director Chris Dalton said that they now intend to focus on expanding their ratings team. "We'll be launching fund ratings on property ...

IFSA CEO pushes for IFRS changes

... our opinion. We are working through a set of solutions and we have made good progress. I've already received a letter from Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, and it is constructive. "It shows the government understands and has ...