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Industry bodies back IFSA charter

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2009
... superannuation and financial adviser industry bodies have thrown their support behind the Investment and Financial Services Association's super charter. IFSA members have agreed on a charter that entails a new approach to the payment for financial advice ...

IFSA launches superannuation Charter

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2009
A new Super Charter launched by the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA), akin to an investor bill of rights, looks set to redefine wealth management industry practices. The "historic charter [will] create a fairer and more competitive ...

Super at the edge of abyss: ASFA

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2009
... with representatives from the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, the Investment and Financial Services Association and the Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals' Association of Australia agreed that there needs to be continuing discussions ...

Net tightens on executive pay

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2009
... recommended that recognised performance standards be mandated as a benchmarking tool. The Investment and Financial Services Association has also come out to support APRA's move, and said the regulator's approach was largely consistent with IFSA's Bluebook. ...

Mortgage fund managers review their options

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2009
... applications were higher than the group had expected. At a briefing held by the Investment and Financial Services Association yesterday managers said the structure of funds was under review. Investors had been able to put their money in mortgage trusts ...

UniSuper hires former CFS chief as CIO

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2009
... in industry policy development, serving as board member and deputy chairman of the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA). "Like everyone, UniSuper is facing a challenging investment environment. However, John's combined experience and expertise ...

Industry backs Lifewise campaign

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) and the insurance industry's online life insurance awareness campaign, Lifewise, has received overwhelming support. The Lifewise campaign centers around the program's website - www.lifewise.org.au ...

Gilbert to retire

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2009
Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) chief executive, Richard Gilbert, is retiring at the end of September. According to a statement by IFSA, Gilbert will take on a part-time role as associate director of IFSA from then on. It is understood ...

Clients stung by commissioned advice

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2009
... while they are also the author of the bi-annual fee research commissioned by the Investment and Financial Services Association.

Australia faces financial hub contender

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2009
... as a leading financial hub in the region. Richard Gilbert, chief executive of the Investment and Financial Services Association, is also an advocate, highlighting the country's well-regulated financial system. Singapore is expected to unveil its tax ...