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Sign on fees creating dealer group controversy

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2012
Selected sign on payments create a culture of haves and have-nots, according to Count chief David Lane, responding to rumours of fees in excess of $500,000 being paid to some adviser practices by other dealer groups. "At Count, we do not believe in ...

Financial adviser sentenced on fraud charges

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2012
James Patrick Hobson, a former senior financial adviser has been convicted and sentenced on fraud charges in the Sydney District Court, following an ASIC investigation. Hobson was a senior financial adviser employed by Binma which operates the North ...

High yield may mean lower income: CFSGAM

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012
Investors have been warned to avoid chasing franking credits and high yield, with new research from CFSGAM showing a traditional focus on income does not provide the best strategy for long-term wealth. "Retired Australians have traditionally been encouraged ...

AIST warns MySuper deadline tight

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees MySuper third tranche submission has warned that the July1 2013 deadline for the disclosure of MySuper comparisons on a product dashboard is very tight, urging the Government to move quickly to provide ...

Dealer group launches mobile medical service

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012
Non-aligned dealer group Synchron has launched a mobile medical and pathology service, in partnership with Health Predictions, to assist advisers with the underwriting process. "Currently, if an adviser needs to arrange medical investigations for a ...

Advisers use of ETFs on the rise

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2012
The number of exchange traded funds used by investors is on the rise despite continued market volatility, with up to 70,000 users expected by the end of the year, according to the latest BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report. The BetaShares/Investment ...

Crystal Wealth launches managed account solution

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2012
Crystal Wealth Partners has launched a unified managed account solution developed with specialist provider and AMP subsidiary Multiport. Called the Crystal Wealth Managed Account Service, it provides Crystal Wealth's clients with eight model portfolio ...

ASIC moves on insider trading

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2012
Insider trading and market manipulation charges are on the rise, according to ASIC, which gets 200 trade surveillance alerts indicating unusual trading activity each day. Deputy chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Belinda ...

Australia eyes Israeli super system

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2012
Engagement with lifecycling and a better engagement with annuities are two key aspects of the Israeli pension model where Australian super should take note, according to industry heavyweight Jeremy Cooper. Just back from a research trip to Israel led ...

Changing CIO and COO roles need recognition

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012
The changing role of super fund CIOs and COOs will be put in the spotlight at new industry awards to be held later this month in Melbourne. Chief investment and operating officers in fiduciary investor funds are facing increased responsibility as funds ...