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SSgA appoints new UK head

State Street Global Advisers (SSgA) has appointed Paul Duncombe as its new managing director for its UK business. Paul Duncombe will report to senior vice president and head of international businesses Mark Lazburger. Duncombe joined SSgA in 1995 and ...

FPA releases draft conflict of interest guidelines

... do away with the practice of commissions but are essentially about eliminating bias or preferential commissions when advisers recommend in-house products. Commonwealth Bank, MLC and AMP financial planning network heads involved in the taskforce all said ...

ASIC moves against a high-yield investment scheme.

... investment for this type of account however was $US10,000,000 and funds cannot be withdrawn during a 12-month period. He told advisers he was authorised to accept this type of investment including amounts between $10,000 and $100,000 and asked interested ...

Matrix recommits to Oasis platform

... products. "Since establishing our Matrix-branded products on the Oasis platform, we have been able to deliver to our advisers and their clients a quality platform and we're confident that Oasis will continue to meet the needs of our advisers as platforms ...

Direct super sales site launched by advisers

Online direct sales group, Discount Managed Funds, has kicked off a similar service for superannuation funds, operating under the Discount Super Funds (DSF) banner and providing full rebates of up front commissions. DSF will offer access to a number ...

ASIC to be harsh but fair with super choice regulation

... the choice of superannuation fund regime to be introduced in July of this year. ASIC focus revolves around making sure advisers and fund managers adhere to proper standards, and assisting consumers to make informed decisions. Lucy was quick to point ...

Four external platforms for AMP Financial Planning

... an extensive tendering process. The addition of these products doubles the range of investment options available for advisers to offer to their clients. Prior to the decision the approved list consisted only of in-house products including AMP's Flexible ...

FPA calls for regulation of property investment advice

... access to dispute resolution schemes, compensation arrangements, and competency requirements for property investment advisers. "There is no reason why property investments should not be covered by a national regulatory regime with the positive features ...

More muscle for HFA distribution and research analyst teams

... leadership of Professor Les Balzer. Oscar Martinis says, "These appointments are in response to increasing demand from advisers and planners for absolute return-style investment funds. Nick's depth of knowledge and industry experience will provide a ...

SSgA beefs up investment team

State Street Global Advisers (SSgA) has made two appointments to its investment team employing Todd Kennedy as portfolio manager in active Australian equities and Natasha Feder as a fixed income credit analyst. Kennedy's role is a new position in response ...