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RetireInvest signs up franchisees to new agreement

RetireInvest has finally completed signing up its franchisee network to its new franchise agreement after months of talks with the franchisee's representative body, the Proprietor's Advisory Council (PAC). The new agreement was finalised late last year ...

Planners still optimistic on equities

Financial planners are still upbeat on equity markets, according to the latest survey of the industry by Deutsche Asset Management (DeAM). The Australia-wide survey found that 60 per cent of financial advisers remain 'confident' or 'very confident' ...

Rivkin Financial Services begins shareholder push to sell broking business

The board of Rivkin Financial Services (RFS) is preparing to battle some of its shareholders and is canvassing support for six motions to be voted upon at the group's general meeting held later this month. On the table will be six motions which including ...

Study finds divorce significantly impacts wealth creation

... to restrict all of their wealth to the family home. AMP Financial Services managing director Craig Dunn says, "One of the major findings of the report is that divorce sends men and women on divergent paths. Their lifestyles and household structures become ...

Mariner and Rothschild venture into leasing market

... products while offering its capabilities in wholesale and retail distribution channels. Mariner's current alliance with a major bank for investing in operating leases will now form part of the joint venture. The new joint venture aims to be a service ...

Morningstar has concerns over Portfolio Partners' high stock turnover

... offsider Dixon takes into account the tracking error levels of the fund. Morningstar finds the high turnover of stocks a major flaw with the investment strategy. On average this turnover has been at levels of between 300 and 400 per cent per annum resulting ...

SEALCORP throws support behind new dealer group IRIS

... services to ensure we provide market leading services to our clients from day one. We are pleased to announce SEALCORP as our major partner in this area." The new planning group is set to open its doors on 6 April 2005.

Mellon explores local transition management opportunities

... transitioning institutional investment portfolios such as superannuation funds," Keleher says. Mellon has already completed one major transition management contract in the Australian market and is about to embark on its second. According to Keleher a ...

Russell expands member service for its choice solution

... support to make the best financial decision and this will be part of Dawson's new role. "We believe choice will present some major challenges to Australian companies and in the absence of good communication and education may result in many employees ...

Half of Australian workers ignorant on choice

... 'single point' taxation regime for superannuation benefits. "When we released our first survey last year we called for a major information campaign, where is it?" says Gullone.

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ASIC cancels AFSL of Australian Fiduciaries

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Queensland-based Australian Fiduciaries, which is currently in liquidation.

Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI

Treasury has released new Statements of Expectations for APRA and ASIC, with an emphasis on how the regulators should promote a more sustainable and secured financial ecosystem.

NGS Super names head of strategy

MATTHEW WAI

NGS Super has appointed a former ASFA committe member as head of strategy, as the fund aims to strengthen its retirement offering.

SS&C axes jobs, shifts roles offshore

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

US software services giant SS&C Technologies has slashed 170 Australian roles in the operations, technology and delivery teams.

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