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Paragem FUA reaches $1.9bn after new mergers

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013
... the higher end of the market. "Each practice brings a level of commitment to operate without conflict and to focus on quality of advice as opposed to being part of an aligned network," Knox said.

Suncorp Advice appoints practice development manager

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2013
... Suncorp-licensed advisers in Queensland to help them grow their business and introduce best practice procedures to improve the quality of advice they provide. He will also coach financial planners in maintaining professional standards and how to bring ...

Nominations open for AFA Excellence in Education award

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... knowledge and those skills," AFA head of Campus Nick Hakes said. "Adviser's commitment to their ongoing development and the quality of advice they provide to their clients is key to ensuring the transition of our advice industry into a sustainable long ...

Principal Global Investors nabs leadership awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
... Highest-Rated Managers for Environmental, Social & Governance PGI was also nominated for the Highest-Rated Managers for Quality of Investment Management award. "These prestigious awards are a testament to the excellent work done by many around the world," ...

One third of SMSF advice is poor: ASIC

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013
An ASIC report examining the quality of financial advice received by self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees and potential trustees has found that while most advice quality is adequate, there is a trend towards recommending SMSFs as the default solution. ...

Use super to help pay health costs: CEDA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2013
... health resources threatens to exceed supply, overwhelming the system, swamping state and federal budgets and reducing quality of life for all."

Still opportunities for flexible bond managers

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
... example, generally pay you well for the risk you take." "Asian local currency bonds offer great value in terms of the quality of the credit. There's still room for sovereigns to be upgraded. Add to that the fact that inflation is stabilising and Asian ...

Equipsuper appoints former Goldman Sachs CIO

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... said that Cooke will bring a deep investment knowledge and experience to the fund. "We place great emphasis on the quality of our investment governance, strategy and industry background, which is fundamental to delivering optimal retirement outcomes ...

Bissaker sets sights on Big Four market share

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... the combination of a recognisable brand, the consumer preference for direct acquisition of financial services and the quality of the executive team at BOQ puts the new merged business in fantastic shape. "The availability of information through online ...

Centric Wealth recalibrates advice through newly-formed board

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
... ongoing industry discussion about fees, the first meeting of the Centric Wealth client advisory group confirmed that quality of advice was more valuable than price. "For me and our advisers the most important message was that fees will only be an issue ...