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Read the rules, says ASIC

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2013
... had concerns about so it's important I put that at front and centre for this audience today." ASIC is embarking on a proactive engagement process with advisers to see if there are other areas relating to FoFA where it can assist with additional regulatory ...

Trading platform bids to raise industry transparency standards

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... initiative will provide an extra layer of assurance to its clients of the presence of their funds. "At Saxo, we are taking a proactive approach to client money by ensuring total transparency for anyone using our trading platform. We believe the level ...

BOQ to fork out $46 million over interest rate botch

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
... over-complex products that required too many manual processes. "We are not only addressing the underlying issues but taking proactive steps to minimise future risks. This includes simplifying our product suite and improving our back office procedures ...

Accountants expected to flood advice space

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2013

Legg Mason adds SIV funds

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2013
... Services and Small Business Louise Asher said the Victorian Government is encouraging investment management firms to be proactive in promoting the SIV. "The State of Victoria is offering the most flexible investment approach in Australia to potential ...

ASX in $553m share issue

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2013
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has puts its stock in a trading halt as it looks to raise $553 million to fund a new clearing house service and pay down debt. ASX will offer two shares for every 19 held by existing shareholders at a price of ...

Platinum remains bullish on Japan

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013
Profits for Japanese companies are set to get higher despite the country already being in a bull market said Kerr Neilson, chief executive and founder of Platinum Asset Management. In an interview with Financial Standard, Neilson said the fund manager ...

Technology drives US client adviser loyalty

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013
Most advice clients are much more loyal to their advisers than the firm they represent, and the way highly regarded advisers use technology is a major driver of this loyalty, reveals a US study. The 'Proving your Worth: Uncovering the Traits of the ...

Accountants replaced by Cloud technology

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
... about maintenance or purchasing hardware or accounting software. CCH has teamed up with Brisbane based technology firm Proactive Accountants Network to educate accountants about the move towards cloud based accounting. On their 'Remaining Relevant' tour ...

ASIC chair appointed to IOSCO

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2013
... IOSCO vice chair following the retirement of Ethiopis Tafara. "I want to build on Mr. Kono's work and ensure IOSCO is proactive and forward-looking in delivering three objectives - working to ensure that globally investors are confident. IOSCO is an ...