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AFA finds FoFA debate "surprising"

LAURA MILLAN | THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2014

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has expressed disappointment at the freeze of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) amendment regulations and finds it surprising that such "sensible and pragmatic amendments" have generated controversy among ...

Australian investors optimistic of hitting financial goals

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2014

... fixed income returns in 2014 and over the next 10 years.A This is despite a little over half of investors surveyed expect interest rates to rise in 2014 and the fact that the domestic asset class has been outside the top 20 best performing bond markets ...

First quarter stasis and A$ ADHD

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2014

... tends to weaken until such time that that depreciation boost economic growth, that prompts monetary authorities to lift interest rates and props the currency back up... and vice-versa.

Macquarie adds Government Bond Fund to SIV suite

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014

... MSI's six SIV Funds offer investors access to a diverse range of Australian-based asset classes including cash, fixed interest, listed property, equities and now Government bonds. The funds cater for diverse investor risk/return profiles with a number ...

BRICs without BRI

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014

... 4.7% as at the December quarter of last year - and that's even before the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest round of interest rate hikes flow through into the economy. C appears to be the only BRIC standing. While its economy is slowing like the rest ...

Industry pushes for more consumer protection under FoFA

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2014

The financial services industry has welcomed the Finance Minister Mathias Cormann's decision to temporarily freeze the amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation, which some stakeholders believe will lead to increased consumer protection. ...

Gonski questions concept of board independence

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2014

... background and expertise which they bring to the board, rather than being captive to that party." He said conflicts of interest can be handled if they are made known to the entire board. Gonski touched on several other aspects of governance, including ...

FoFA freeze a consequence of pro-consumer campaign: Silk

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 24 MAR 2014

... consequence of "a surprisingly strong campaign" against "elements" that were pushing the legislation away from consumer interest. Speaking at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) forum in Sydney, Silk reacted shortly after Cormann's ...

Cormann freezes FoFA amendments

MARK SMITH, ALICE URIBE | MONDAY, 24 MAR 2014

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann will temporarily pause its plans to push the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms through parliament. Cormann spoke to a number of media outlets and said that he wanted to consult key stakeholders including the ...

Industry funds spend millions on advertising

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 24 MAR 2014

... that the real aim of advertising was to increase funds under management, and questioned whether that was in the best interest of the members, in whose sole interest the not-for-profit funds must act. Cbus chief executive David Atkin answered this question ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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