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Retirement phase top issue for super in FSI

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2014
... for "an extra compulsory superannuation contribution to assist in meeting the needs of people aged over 80," a proposal advanced by former prime minister Paul Keating. ASFA also listed under-insurance as a major priority. In its submission, UniSuper ...

Stagflation is real in Brazil

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014
... performance of Brazil's stock market, the economy of the B of the BRICS appears to be on its way up. The Bovespa index has advanced by 16.1% this year to date, more than the S&P 500's 9.7% return over the same period and more than double the 7.8% gain ...

IRESS co-founder departs

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2014
... couple of years and more recently in facilitating a smooth transition of the Chairmanship. The Board is already well advanced in its search for Non-Executive Directors to build on its current skillset and bring experience reflecting IRESS' business context ...

Netwealth overhauls adviser technology

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2014
... Coin together with other experienced personnel that have worked in financial planning practices to ensure we have the advanced technology that advisers need supported by a strong team," Micallef said. At the same time the group has also established two ...

BT unveils tougher adviser standards

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2014
... education standards, which include the requirement for new planners need to hold a relevant degree qualification and an advanced diploma in financial planning; or be working towards completing one within three years. Existing financial planners will ...

Heads up to where Wall Street's heading

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2014
... Aug. 7, climbing on nine of 12 days to erase the 3.9 percent drop that began on July 24. The U.S. equity benchmark has advanced for the past three weeks and more than $900 billion has been added to the value of American equities". The 2,000-point mark ...

CBA looks for plaintiffs to assist in remediation process

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2014
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is in advanced discussions with a number of plaintiff law firms that will act as independent consumer advocates in the Open Advice Review program to compensate victims of poor financial advice. CBA is expecting to announce the ...

NAB gives advisers 3 years to meet tougher standards

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2014
... community's trust in advisers. New NAB Financial Planning advisers will need to hold a relevant degree qualification and an advanced diploma in financial planning; or be working towards completing one within three years. Existing financial planners will ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014
... Among the major banks, ANZ lifted 16 cents to $33.37, National Australia Bank rose 15 cents to $34.51, Commonwealth Bank advanced 34 cents to $80.61 and Westpac improved 16 cents to $35.10. Shares in Sims Metal management fell 21 cents to $11.89 after ...

Advisers to study for 200 hours under TASA

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2014
... comprehensive education on Australian taxation law is therefore reflected in both the financial planning diploma and advanced diploma course syllabuses examined." It added that advice given by tax financial advisers "extends well beyond merely the broad ...