Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 941 - 950 of 1436 results for "Channel"

Zurich extends daily data feeds offer

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2014
Users of the AdviserLogic platform will have access to Zurich Financial Services' daily data feed service as a result of a partnership between the two companies. The service automatically updates client and policy information to the financial planning ...

ASIC concerned about SMSFs, warns spruikers

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2014
The sharp rise in promoters recommending Australians to use their self-managed super fund (SMSF) to invest in property has led the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to remind property developers that they need a license to operate. ...

ASIC considers compulsory advice for complex products

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2014
Mandatory financial advice for the sale of complex products is among the measures the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is considering to protect consumers from the risks posed by these investment vehicles. In a newly published ...

ASX mFunds FUM already ahead of ETFs

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2014
While it's only been a few months since the ASX launched its mFunds service, funds listed on the exchange based platform already exceed the value of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF). According to the ASX, 12 of 48 foundation investment managers have already ...

YBR set to acquire mortgage manager RESI

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2014
... sector." Bouris said Resi will provide YBR with enhanced scale as well as national presence in its mortgage distribution channel. He also hopes the acquisition will bring significant opportunities for YBR to grow its suite of financial services products ...

What happened to the ISA-FSC accord?

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2014
... new members and hold on to existing ones. And the Coalition has made no secret of the fact it wants to remove this vital channel of distribution. The bank-owned retail funds are eager for this to happen, as they will be able to target their business ...

YBR requests trading halt ahead of buyout announcement

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2014
... previously expressed its objective to keep growing the business. Following the Vow acquisition, YBR grew its distribution channel with 700 new mortgage broker groups.

ClearView appoints three BDMs

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2014
ClearView Wealth Limited has announced the appointment of three business development managers to its distribution team. Maree Feek has over 14 years' experience in the industry and has been appointed as a BDM for Queensland. She previously held positions ...

Former NAB execs follow Hartley to Sunsuper

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2014
In one of his first moves as Sunsuper chief executive, Scott Hartley has unveiled two new divisions to be headed up by former NAB execs and colleagues. The first division, called the 'Advice & Growth', will be led by former MLC Business Super general ...

Senate inquiry reccommends Royal Commission into CBA

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2014
... at options to establish reward-based incentives for corporate whistleblowers, the report said ASIC should also have a channel for complaints from key professional bodies, industry bodies, consumer groups, accountants and financial planners. The committee ...