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CFS upgrades its FirstWrap Platform

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2012
Colonial First State has made enhancements to its FirstWrap platform in response to adviser requests for improved technological efficiencies. FirstWrap is a leading online platform used by advisers who want access to wide ranging technologically oriented ...

BRIC slows on Europe woes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
... yields eased to around 7.16% at the close. But hey wait, isn't this above the magic 7% which markets consider as the "request for bailout" level?. But hey wait, hasn't Spain just been promised a a,-100 bil rescue not too long ago? Looks like those who ...

Spanish bailout soured by upcoming Greek election

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2012
Despite an agreement reached to bailout Spanish banks, renewed fears over a Greek exit from the eurozone have caused further uncertainty. "Although news that Spain has requested money to shore up its banking system has been regarded as a positive development... ...

PIG now officially PIGS

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2012
... deficit), deficit to GDP goes up, debt to GDP goes up, more downgrades, higher interest rates, economic contraction, more request for financial assistance. To top this all, a bailout comes with austerity strings attach. Yeouch goes the Spanish economy. ...

SuperStream levy unclear

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2012
The Financial Services Council has raised concerns on the expenditure of monies levied on the industry to pay for SuperStream and the manner in which they are to be raised. Speaking at public hearings of the Parliamentary Joint Committee Inquiry into ...

AUI opens Office Property Fund to new investment

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2012
... suitable acquisitions for the Fund. Additionally, a $3.7 million withdrawal offer will open on 1 June 2012. Investors can request a withdrawal of some, or all, of their investment which will be met on a pro-rata basis in the event of over-subscription. ...

Churning needs to be tackled with underwriters

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2012
... and the replacement is within a specified time frame - say five years - we propose it should fall to the underwriter to request a copy of the Statement of Advice, determine whether the advice is appropriate, and if not, decline the case on the basis ...

Facebook IPO price raises queries on value

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012
Facebook's IPO, priced at $38 per share will raise $16bn in the largest tech IPO in history, yet some local fund managers are questioning the $104bn valuation the price will give the social network. "The $38 share price highlights the fact it seems ...

Dealer group launches mobile medical service

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2012
... difficult to follow up and keep their client in the loop." Synchron Medical has an online capability, allowing the adviser to request, track and monitor the status of medical tests and information. "The intention is not to cut the underwriter out of ...

Retail funds in ACTU's sights

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2012
Superannuation funds would be forced to reveal related party fee details if a union push on disclosure succeeds, in a move likely to hit bank-aligned retail funds. The policy on retirement income and superannuation, due to be signed off at the ACTU ...