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Deposits may shield Aussie banks from Greek debt crisis fallout

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2011
The Greek debt crisis is increasing the cost of funding for Australia's Big Four banks, but credit market experts say rising deposit rates are counteracting the threat. As the sovereign debt crisis in Europe continues to drag on with a 12 billion Euro ...

Guardian join AFA

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
... Group that communicates with the Government and regulators. "Our partnership with the AFA gives our advisers a stronger voice in the current dynamic and changing regulatory environment," said Simon Harris, executive manager, Guardian Financial Planning. ...

Equipsuper builds intra-fund advice

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2011
... phone consultation, which also provides a Statement of Advice. "Members will opt in to the Member Adviser service, using a voice contract over the phone," said Brooks. "The launch of the Member Adviser service coincides with the implementation of a new ...

FPA scores 94pc approval

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2011
... attention from both government and consumers. This new strategic direction will provide financial planners a consistent voice and build the reputation of the profession as a whole," Rantall said. Members voted in favour of a number of proposals including ...

Industry firms create super group

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2011
Alliance of seven leading superannuation practitioners formed to smooth the implementation of the government's SuperStream objectives, starting with a shift to electronic super rollovers. The Affiliation of Superannuation Practitioners is made up of ...

AMP steps up adviser support

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2011
AMP has launched new technology communication tools and peer-to-peer workshops to provide greater support for its advisers. AMP launched the initiative to promote intra-group communications and to facilitate regular meetings even across state boundaries. ...

One voice

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2011
ust as recent indicators point to a brightening outlook for the US economy, the haze appears to also be slowly dissipating in Europe. "Movin' on up, movin' on up. Movin' on up, movin on up." This tune by M People played in my head as I read Bloomberg's ...

China no slow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2011
... open international economic system championed by the US." No doubt these words were sang in a completely polite tone of voice. Can't afford to displease America's biggest creditor. Gentle persuasion by the US for China to revalue its currency has not ...

Busy year ahead for industry groups

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2011
... fund professionals have mapped out a schedule this year targeted at stronger consumer-centric advice campaigns and a bigger voice in Canberra. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) will pursue its focus on Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms ...

AvSuper appoints Russell for admin

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2010
... benefit payment processing, insurance and claims management, choice of fund, financial reporting, online services, interactive voice response, call centre and financial advice.