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ASIC lines up Macquarie Private

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2012
... preliminary stages of an investigation into Macquarie's private wealth division over concerns related to potential breaches by advisers. It is understood that the regulator has written to Macquarie Group and issued a request for information concerning ...

New head of Australian wholesale sales: Fidelity

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2012
... diversity of Fidelity's wholesale funds business through Intermediaries including banks, insurance companies and financial advisers, said Fidelity. He will also provide leadership and strategic direction to Fidelity's wholesale sales team and have account ...

Changes sent packing

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2012
... separately by insurers. But new dynamics in the market, including consumers' increased use of comparator websites and more advisers writing risk in superannuation - due to lower premiums and cash flow advantages - had brought the two closer together ...

AMP partners with Morningstar for research

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2012
... mission is to help investors reach their financial goals and is a natural fit with AMP's business. "AMP's research teams, advisers, and ultimately end investors will all benefit from our high-quality independent research and market-leading technology ...

Mac Life expands claims and underwriting team

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2012
... teams. Tony Baker will take on the role of financial risk manager and will provide specialist expertise and support to advisers on financial underwriting and claims cases. In addition, Nathan Sweeny has joined the Macquarie Life team as a senior underwriter ...

Powerwrap's platform offers advisers full choice

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2012
... Powerwrap Limited has upgraded its SMARTwrap platform as part of its overall business strategy to offer independent financial advisers full choice at what they regard as a reasonable price. The SMARTwrap Investment Account now offers access to over 200 ...

Retail investors buy hybrids despite dangers

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2012
While non-retail investors avoid buying hybrid securities, retail investors and their advisers chase after the alluring high yields of these complex products without seriously considering the high level of risks involved, according to an industry professional. ...

Wealthtrac revises structure for independent market

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012
Independent platform provider Wealthtrac has updated their pricing for advisers to address the fee-for-service environment, including lowering the administration fee cap. Wealthtrac managing director and chief executive Matthew Johnson said the move ...

AMP training program to attract women advisers

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012
... those wanting greater work-life balance. The new program, Horizons Academy Flex Program, is particularly designed for advisers who are unable to commit to its existing 10 week Horizons' signature program and full-time schedule. It comprises formal learning ...

BTFG launches adviser website with financial reforms focus

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2012
BT Financial Group has launched a website targeted at educating advisers on industry reforms. FRANK, an acronym for financial reform, advice, news and knowledge focuses on regulatory changes around Stronger Super and the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) ...