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National Achievement Awards to recognise top executives

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2015

... of La Trobe Financial commented,A "It is important to recognise the leaders that manage the retirement savings of Australians. It is clear from introducing these awards in 2012 that our retirement savings are in good hands and from what we have seen ...

CFAs told ASIC is for the consumer

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015

... development in financial literacy," Medcraft said. The ASIC chair said that according to Roy Morgan's national survey of Australians, only 24% say they trust financial advisers. He said ANZ's most recent Financial Literacy Survey "also points to an erosion ...

FPA helps advisers with life insurance

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015

... said. "The quality of advice is the primary objective of all FPA members when dealing with the financial futures of Australians. A better advice process, well-structured advice, improved client servicing, and a well-defined value proposition will help ...

SQM gives high marks to William Blair fund

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015

... Australian markets," said William Blair head of Australia and New Zealand Alex FranASois. "This is something we believe Australians need even more than American and European investors, because of the comparatively small size of our market."

ISA calls out banks over fee structures

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015

... management divisions of the banks want to improve governance in superannuation. "In the interests of safeguarding Australians' retirement savings, all politicians should reject a bill due to come before federal parliament this week that would impose ...

Are Aussies super know-it-alls?

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015

Australians have been branded superannuation "know-it-alls" yet there appears plenty of room for financial advisers to further educate their clients' knowledge base and improve confidence levels. The Financial Services Council and ING DIRECT launched ...

AMP trials tech-based advice solution

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015

... new tool appears to be aimed at lowering the cost of advice for customers with lower balances. "Only around 20% of Australians seek financial advice and that's a number we want to see increase because we know that people who seek financial advice get ...

Myonlineadvisers teams up with US robo firm

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015

... of the adviser's customer engagement. "Our goal is to make it easier for advisers to give good advice to every day Australians at a price they can both afford."

Tax conversation in a bubble

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015

... may not be far behind." Chapman said the argument for reform is based on the hypothesis that many of the wealthiest Australians are now using superannuation as far more than just a way to save for their retirement. "It's become a de-facto tax avoidance ...

Aussies in top five for cashless transactions

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015

Australians have recorded the fourth highest number of cashless transactions per capita worldwide according to the latest report from Capgemini. The consulting and outsourcing firm's annual World Payments Report suggests cashless payments are forecasted ...

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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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