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SMSFs navigate savings

CHRIS NICHOLLS | WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2007

... fees, is perfect for SMSFs, said Barker, thanks to its family-oriented nature and tax and share investment features. "Advisers are realising that these discounts now make Navigator the best value platform in the market for many linked scenarios," he ...

Vanguard appoints sales head

... Prior to joining Vanguard, Mennie was state manager for AXA Financial Advice Network, managing a network of 300 financial advisers across three AXA dealer group businesses. He was also responsible for recruiting new adviser firms, providing training ...

ASIC calls for tighter employment checks

CHRIS NICHOLLS | FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2007

... (ASIC) and Standards Australia have launched a new handbook to give employers a reference-checking framework for financial advisers. ASIC developed the handbook, Reference Checking in the Financial Services Industry, as part of their 'Bad Apples' project ...

AFS kicks off new education program

CHRIS NICHOLLS | THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2007

... learning programs address key issues such as business transformation and managing work-life balance and we work with advisers and principals at all career stages to build their leadership capabilities and management skills," he said. The initial component ...

Challenger takes part in $9.5bn infrastructure buy

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2007

An international consortium including Challenger, Access Capital Advisers and UBS have acquired UK utility, Southern Water Capital, from the Royal Bank of Scotland Group for $9.5 billion. Challenger has invested $225 million into the Challenger Infrastructure ...

Consumers worry about value, not fees

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2007

... what they are being charged for. In other words, the argument is about articulating value. "While clients expect their advisers to be able to provide a clear fee structure, there is no preference for 'fee for service', commission, or a mix of both. The ...

Challenger FP strengthens operations

MICHAEL HOBBS | MONDAY, 8 OCT 2007

... Financial Planning. Bueti will lead the development and establishment of advice support services at Challenger, allowing its advisers to deliver quality advice to clients. Previously, Roche was head of advice projects and planning at BT Financial Group ...

Advisers lead margin lending push

CHRIS NICHOLLS | FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2007

While investors are becoming more sophisticated, it's still advisers who are leading the massive growth in margin lending, according to BT Financial Group's head of wealth and wrap solutions, Chris Freeman. His comments came on the back of BT Margin ...

Battle for advisers

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2007

... burgeoning financial planning industry. The financial advisory dealer arm of Asgard Wealth Solutions, Securitor, surveyed 300 advisers and found 25 per cent were unable to name a single dealer group they would consider joining. As a result Securitor ...

AFA sharpens technical skills

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has booked 26 per cent more delegates this year than last year for its upcoming event, the AFA National Conference, with the three-day event focusing on hands on, practical ideas for advisers and the technical ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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Since becoming chief executive, Blake Briggs has renewed the Financial Services Council's influence, expanded the membership base, and strengthened its policy and advocacy credentials. Karren Vergara writes.

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