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Rethink the great Australian dream: Report

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... policy makers and commentators to look beyond the "often debated" topics of foreign investment, negative gearing and interest rates, to greater issues of the current structure of land supply, which he says may inadvertently make it in develops interests ...

AFA secures international icon for conference lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Delegates at this year's AFA National Adviser Conference are in for a treat, with an iconic musician and humanitarian named as its headline presenter. As part of a rare appearance in Australia, Sir Bob Geldof will address attendees on the final day ...

Acorns hits $100m milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Micro-investing and savings app Acorns Australia reached the $100 million funds under management mark in less than two years since its launch. The app, which has more than 300,000 users, has generated a 10.5% per annum return (after fees but before ...

Government funds ATO superannuation taskforce

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
A Superannuation Guarantee Taskforce is being established to crackdown on employers which fail to meet SG obligations and potentially short-change employees from their super. Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer, said the ...

Pinnacle highlights increased retail presence

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... affiliates was affirmed and again demonstrated, including by the investment returns they produced and the strength of market interest and support for their investment offerings, resulting in record FUM and FUM inflows."

ASIC raises concerns over NSX listings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
The corporate regulator has raised a number of "concerning trends" in the way some foreign companies are admitted on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX). In ASIC's review of NSX listing standards between July 2013 to August 2016, the regulator ...

Prime establishes new business division

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... of Prime's enhanced wealth management offering." The group reported a net profit of $3.5 million after outside equity interest, flat on FY16 and a final dividend of 45 cents per share. Over the next year, Prime said it will focus on integrating recent ...

Labor, FSU call for Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... profitability of Australia's major banks' domestic franchises and the low credit costs due to an extended period of unusually low interest rates elevate the risks of complacency in the way banks approach operational and governance risks.

Annuity sales soar as deferred products loom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... Peter Chun said the firm is working closely with partners to expand its product range and is expecting to see strong interest from advisers in these products as customers increasingly seek to address longevity risk. Supporting this, adviser feedback ...

ASIC flags stronger adviser surveillance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
... in the next six months, ASIC will focus on enforcing higher standards among financial advisers in complying with best interest obligations and providing appropriate advice to clients. It will also target Australian financial services licensees' failure ...