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NAB pushes planning career path

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
NAB Financial Planning will support the future of Australia's financial planning industry through a new university scholarship program and a commitment to academic research funding. Four Australian universities will participate in the NAB Future Planners ...

Merger creates active management behemoth

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
The recommended all-share merger of two international active investment managers will create an entity worth more than $1 trillion in assets. Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management have agreed to the terms of the merger, whereby Aberdeen and Standard ...

Property not the answer for passive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JAN 2017
Passive investors would benefit from reducing their exposure to property and low-growth large-caps. That is the central point of a new white paper published by Montgomery Investment Management warning investors in property and stocks of the looming ...

Robo-advice needs monitoring: IOSCO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016
ASIC and other international regulators are coming to grips with the difficulties of monitoring robo-advice solutions and tools. The latest International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) report on its Automated Advice Tools Survey finds ...

ASIC bans SA insurance broker

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
ASIC has permanently banned an insurance broker in South Australia. Christopher Griggs was the sole director of Mount Pleasant-based Chris Griggs Insurance Offices. ASIC's investigation determined Griggs had dishonestly benefited from insurance premium ...

FPA recognises industry excellence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has presented the 2016 FPA Awards at the FPA Professionals Congress in Perth. Tony Sandercock of wetalkmoney was named the FPA Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year for his efforts ...

XTBs added to OwnersAdvisory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2016
XTBs have been added to OwnersAdvisory by Macquarie as investors continue to seek income in a low-yield environment. The inclusion of XTBs on the platform expands the range of fixed income solutions that OwnersAdvisory advises on, with the platform ...

Markets fear Trump effect on global trade

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Beyond the initial market sell-off, investors might have a bigger worry ahead if US President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his global trade platform. The Republican presidential nominee is heading for the White House after securing the most votes ...

The $25 trillion decision US voters have to make

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
There is no shortage of commentary on the likely impact of a Clinton or Trump victory on global markets. Ahead of the election results announcement, Financial Standard selects some of the most quotable quotes and the latest insights affecting Australian ...

FPA reveals awards shortlist

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
The Financial Planning Association has announced the shortlist for all six categories of the 2016 FPA Awards ahead of the FPA Professionals Congress in Perth. The awards are designed to celebrate individuals and businesses who demonstrate commitment ...