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WM executives need to improve their negotiation skills

While the changing industrial relations (IR) landscape may promote disputes, it also creates opportunities for good negotiators particularly concerning wealth management. Katie Graham, Managing director of The Resolution Centre says "for most Australians ...

We may need more flexible retirement age limits: Treasurer

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello says that sustaining economic growth means workers may have to be allowed to delay retirement. This means, he says, that we are going to have to get used to people working until they are older than we are now used to. ...

EIA launches SRI accreditation scheme

The Ethical Investment Association (EIA) has launched its accreditation symbol for socially responsible investment (SRI) products. The new accreditation scheme and logo however is not an SRI rating but rather its an endorsement by the EIA that an SRI ...

Quadrant first Tasmanian RSE

Quadrant has become the first Tasmanian-based superannution fund to be issued a Registrable Superannuation Entity (RSE) licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). As the July 1 2006 RSE deadline approaches, it is expected that ...

New broker licensing laws will hurt planners

Mortgage broking group National Mortgage Brokers (NMB) has set its sights on financial advisers ahead of new licensing laws next year that could prevent advisers from providing broking advice. NMB's managing director Gerald Foley has said that the line ...

CPA Aust and ICAA issue comprehensive new adviser standards

CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) have jointly issued significantly enhanced Financial Advisory Standards. Chris Benson, CPA Australia's Manager of Financial Planning says the new standards are necessary because ...

Demand for reverse mortgage on the rise

After a three-month long search and consultation, financial advisory group Lonsdale has appointed three reverse mortgage providers: Bluestone Equity Release, Macquarie and OFM Investment Group to team up with its network of 170 financial advisers. Lonsdale's ...

Fund transfer protocols need to catch-up with technology: ASFA

The Australian Super Fund Association (ASFA) says super funds taking a long time to process member payments because of delays in completing identity checks are causing tensions with members. ASFA Chief Executive Officer Philippa Smith said "There can ...

Global hedge funds strong but still below ASX

All global hedge funds indices are in the black but they are still underperforming local equities. The results are contained in the just released VAN Global Hedge Fund index report. The top hedge funds sector for the 12 months to end September were ...

Merrill Lynch goes broad-cap

Merrill Lynch has launched a new growth fund designed to target investment opportunities across large, mid and small cap sectors. The fund aims to differentiate itself by its more flexible investment approach, which it says will free it from the large ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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