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IFSA issues new fact sheets to educate

Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) chief executive Richard Gilbert, today announced the distribution of two new fact sheets for investors as part of the Association's commitment to improving financial literacy. Gilbert said the two ...

Alternative commission payments banned for all members; IFSA, FPA

Following six months of consultation, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) today announced they had banned all members from accepting or promoting several previously accepted forms of alternative ...

Labor in the cold on choice

The passing of choice of fund legislation in the Senate yesterday was received as good news by both major industry bodies while at the same time the Federal Labor party said the new laws would do nothing to encourage ethical investments. But the Investment ...

Mixed response to Govt's preferred fee disclosure model

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said the Government's preferred fee disclosure model for superannuation released yesterday is critically flawed going only part of the way to addressing consumer concerns. "The critical flaw ...

ASIC to crack down on soft dollar benefits

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today released a research report on soft dollar benefits in the financial planning industry revealing a wide range of benefits other than standard commission payments being made in the industry. ...

Macquarie Financial Services backs new growth pensions

Macquarie Financial Services Group has issued its strong support for government moves to introduce legislative amendments to the new market-linked complying pension. "The legislation also makes it clear that, for pensions or annuities purchased on or ...

Revised Govt super co-contribution to significantly boost take-up: IFSA

According to the lastest estimates provided by the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA), the Government's proposed 150% superannuation co-contribution will significantly boost take-up amongst Australian's earning between $30,000 and $50,000. ...

Super result for retirement savings: IFSA

The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) said it welcomed the announcements contained in the 2004/2005 Federal Budget highlighting a major boost to long-term savings. ISFA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert said the increased co-contribution ...

IFSA welcomes financial education in schools

A new 15-member Government taskforce to coordinate improved financial information and education for consumers has been welcomed by the industry. Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) chief executive Richard Gilbert said he particularly ...

Super roll-over groups to come under IFS banner

... merge, kicking off the first stage in the amalgamation of non-superannuation entities announced by the Industry Fund Services (IFS) group this month. The merger will mean the two funds, Development Australia Fund (DAF) and AUSfund, which serve as a holding ...