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Bowen's FoFA fears "complete rubbish": AFA

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has slammed comments by Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen that proposed amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regulation may make Storm or Trio Capital cases "more likely" as "complete rubbish." "The ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014
The Australian share market has risen on the back of the Commonwealth Banks' strong half year profit. A strong lead from Wall Street combined with outstanding earnings reports, first from ANZ and now the CBA, has lifted the market, IG Markets dealer ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014
... hearing since taking the top post at the US central bank, Yellen said she expects to continue predecessor Ben Bernanke's plan to scale back stimulus and keep interest rates low until the labor market improves significantly. LONDON - European stock markets ...

Industry funds oppose bachelor degree for general advisers

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2014
Industry funds have opposed a degree requirement for general advisers and have asked for them to be included in research for future amendments to RG146. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and the Industry Super Association (ISA) ...

Sunsuper acquires holiday park chain

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2014
... when there has been a decline in other forms of tourism accommodation. "This is a long term investment for Sunsuper and we plan to continue growing the business with the view to increase the number of parks within the Discovery Parks Group and provide ...

More Australians opt for advice through super

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2014
Superannuation funds, and industry funds in particular, are on track to becoming the favoured channel for consumers seeking financial advice, according to a new survey by Investment Trends. The Investment Trends September 2013 Advice Report found that ...

FSC joins calls for tax deductible advice

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2014
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has recommended the government implement tax deductions for those seeking financial advice. The FSC used its pre-Budget submission to join organisations such as the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Institute ...

FoFA changes must go before parliament: Collins

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2014
The government's proposed changes to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms must be debated as legislation in Parliament, according to Industry Super Australia (ISA) chair and former NSW Liberal leader Peter Collins. The government is currently ...

AFA to lobby on FoFA through grassroots campaign

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2014
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on members to lobby their local representative on the organisation's position around the amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation. "We are calling on our members to support ...

Advisers encouraged to use tech to boost soft skills

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2014
Financial advisers are being encouraged to build and strengthen their relationships with clients through technology. Marketing coach and author Terry Brock will be working with Synchron advisers using apps in their smartphones and tablets that can help ...