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NIIS development on track

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2012
The advisory group established by the government following the Productivity Commission's inquiry into a National Disability and Insurance Scheme has endorsed the Gillard government' policy approach. "The Advisory Group's work on the issues associated ...

AEI shareholders fight off board changes

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2012
Australian Ethical Investment Limited shareholders have voted to reject all resolutions put to a general meeting called by a small group of shareholders who attempted to gain control of the board. Financial Standard understands the flashpoint was caused ...

Guardian Advice adds BT Life to insurer panel

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
Guardian Advice has added BT Life to its existing group of preferred partners. Guardian Advice head Simon Harris said the move follows satisfaction with the BT Life distribution team. BT Life joins Asteron Life, AIA, OnePath and CommInsure on the Guardian ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2012
The Australian share market made modest gains in opening trade thanks to a positive lead from Wall Street and as investors await more developments in Europe's debt crisis. At 1010 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 18.5 points ...

FSC appoints Vanguard head to board

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2012
John James, chairman and managing director of Vanguard Investments Australia has been elected as a director of the Financial Services Council to fill a casual vacancy. James replaces Brian Bissaker, former chief executive of Colonial First State Investments ...

Lifewise takes insurance to new social sphere

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2012
In an effort to take Australia's underinsurance issue to a whole new 'social sphere', consumer awareness campaign Lifewise has launched a digital photo sharing pin-board in conjunction with social media site, Mamamia, called The Time Capsule. The Time ...

FICAP's Wannabe Rockstars a huge hit

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2012
Ten of the finance industry's Wannabe Rockstars battled it out this week in FICAP's annual "Who wants to be a RockStar?" event at Sydney's iconic Metro Theatre. The award for FICAP 2012 RockStar of the Year went to Jamie Thomas from ANZ, with a rendition ...

Fin services rallies for charity ride

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
The financial services community is preparing for a coastal motorcycle ride to raise much needed funds for young Australians. In its 13th year, 'Corners for Kids' charity motorcycle event will see industry motorcyclists ride from NSW-coastal town of ...

Shorten locks down accountant timeline

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten has committed to a two week deadline for legislation surrounding the role of accountants in the advice industry, in addition to reaffirming his plans to raise contribution caps. Speaking at the Self-Managed Super ...

Pricing competition risks net returns from MySuper: FSC

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
Industry fund dominance of simple, low-cost superannuation will be aggressively challenged by 'white hot' pricing competition that risks an inadequate focus on returns, according to Financial Services Council chief executive, John Brogden. Speaking ...