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MLC names three AXA converts

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2011
MLC has landed three leading heads from AXA's North platform for its own retirement solutions team, further fueling competition for talent between the two heavyweights. Formerly with AXA, MLC & NAB Wealth has attracted Paul Stratton, Michael Tobin and ...

MLC clarifies AXA adviser hunt

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2011
MLC has confirmed that it is attempting to capitalise on uncertainty among advisers following the AMP/AXA merger by offering one off payments to lure new talent. In an email sent to its own rank of advisers, MLC's executive general manager, advice and ...

XPLAN updates for opt-in

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2011
Responding to planner concerns over FOFA and opt-in, IRESS has incorporated opt-in capabilities in to its next XPLAN update. The opt-in period is still to be finailsed with Independent MP, Rob Oakeshott, last week re-igniting the debate.Planners are ...

New software simplifies front office broking

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2011
Technology services firm GBST has launched new software it says will simplify client relationship management for the Australian broking industry. GBST FrontOffice allows brokers to view all client information including portfolio value, cash balance ...

Chapel Road appeal forces ASIC to show the goods

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011
A decade on, the Chapel Road v Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) battle rages on, with the NSW Supreme Court ordering ASIC to hand over documents relating to the investigation. Back in 2001 Chapel Road's AFSL was revoked when ASIC ...

Govt claims MRRT as super victory

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2011
The Federal Government said yesterday's agreement to mining tax changes has helped ensure the raising of the superannuation guarantee from 9 per cent to 12 per cent. Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten said in a media release that Minerals Resources Rent ...

Super on table for October tax review

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2011
Superannuation will be up for discussion at the Federal Government's October tax summit raising the spectre of further review, with industry figures asking for stability after a tumultuous few years. Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian ...

Last call for your say on law change

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2011
Submissions close at 5pm today on draft laws the Federal Government claims will encourage foreign companies to set up headquarters in Australia. The reforms affect the Controlled Foreign Company and Foreign Accumulation Fund rules. Industry commentators ...

Japan bond jitters keep funds guessing

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2011
US treasuries may fall in value following the Japanese earthquake, with fixed-interest fund managers assessing their exposure in the wake of the disaster. Japan is the second largest foreign holder of US Government bonds after China, holding $882.3 ...

Countdown to FICAP fundraising

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2011
Executives across the finance industry are set to channel their inner rockstar in the name of charity at the 5th annual 'Who Wants to be a RockStar' event next Thursday at the Loft in Sydney. The fundraising event, hosted by the Financial Industry Community ...