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FPA releases draft conflict of interest guidelines

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has just announced the third and last phase of its clarity and transparency program and released its draft conflict of interest principals to the industry for consultation. According to FPA director Sarah Brennan ...

Mercer's survey reveals employees slow to act on choice

Mercer's 2005 Benefits Outside the Square survey has revealed only 10 per cent of employees will most likely switch funds over the next two years however 73 per cent are unlikely or very unlikely to change funds. The survey included interviews with ...

Four external platforms for AMP Financial Planning

AMP Financial Planning has enhanced its existing range of corporate superannuation products on offer by adding four external employer superannuation master trust providers to its approved products list for its adviser network. ING, BT, Colonial First ...

NAB foreign exchange options desk back in business

The National Australia Bank has announced it will reopen its foreign exchange options desk on May 9, 2005, almost 15 months since it first notified the market of the unauthorised trading in foreign exchange options which cost the bank $360 million. ...

Planners still optimistic on equities

Financial planners are still upbeat on equity markets, according to the latest survey of the industry by Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM). The Australia-wide survey found that 60 per cent of financial advisers remain 'confident' or 'very confident' ...

NAB Currency Options Trader pleads guilty

National Australia Bank's currency crisis continues with former NAB head of foreign currency options desk, Luke Duffy pleading guilty to three counts of dishonestly using his position as an employee to gain advantage for himself and others. Duffy was ...

Market wrap

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2005

Australian stocks are expected to open lower, following a downward trend on US markets overnight. On the local data front the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases merchandise imports data for February today and the Westpac/Melbourne Institute Leading ...

Submissions on provision of pensions in small funds extended

The government has extended its deadline for public submissions on the Review of the provision of pensions in small superannuation funds after the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer Mal Brough recognised the superannuation industry faced a ...

It's only the beginning for GSJBW's Australian share fund

Morningstar Research has awarded the strategy of Goldman Sachs JBWere's (GSJBW) Wholesale Australian Equity Fund an 'investment grade' rating, acknowledging the lost ground the fund made up over the past 12 months but believing it now needs to consolidate ...

Market wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2005

Australian shares are expected to open higher, helped by a recovery in US stocks overnight in the wake of a drop in oil prices. On the local front Australian Bureau of Statistics housing finance data for January is due out.

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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Since becoming chief executive, Blake Briggs has renewed the Financial Services Council's influence, expanded the membership base, and strengthened its policy and advocacy credentials. Karren Vergara writes.

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