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The quest for independent advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2009
The UK regulator's proposal to ban commissions on investment advice fuels fresh debate on the future of the local financial planning industry, with experts divided on how far the industry has come and where the real problems lie. The Financial Services ...

UK planners face new advice regime

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2009
... services regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has proposed sweeping reforms to help consumers get 'independent advice', including an end to commission-based investment advice by 2012. The consultation paper on Retail Distribution Review ...

Cameron hires former AMP head

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2009
... the traditional role of independent advisors. "The current market conditions demonstrate the importance of independent advice. When you are worried about the market, you definitely don't want to have to worry about the motives of your adviser. Experience ...

Lowenhaupt Global Advisors lands in Oz

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2008
... intergenerational wealth," said the firm. Partnering with local firms, Lowenhaupt Global Advisors Australia will provide independent advice on wealth transfer, taxation, estate planning and probate, investment portfolio allocation, business structuring ...

Austock extends risk service

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 18 APR 2008
... evolving nature of accounting standards in the area of derivatives coupled with the importance for boards of independent advice and strong governance has meant clients are very keen to explore how we can partner with them almost as an adviser next door," ...

Councils take action on CDOs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR AND RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 18 FEB 2008
... broad cross section of US and global corporations across many different industries...history supports council's independent advice that there is a high probability of all council's remaining CDOs returning all capital invested," it noted in a February ...

Product-based fees create conflict

... prescriptive legislation, reducing costs for advice, which will provide many more Australians with affordable independent advice," it noted. The papers are available through the ICAA's website www.charteredaccountants.com.au. Michelle Baltazar

AFS nails down Salisbury Group stake

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2007
... proposition for advisers and practice managers seeking a dynamic dealer group that is committed to quality independent advice; and adviser growth and business success."

BT replaces Intech with Watson Wyatt

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2007
... investors and our continued desire to partner with a leading investment consultant who can provide impartial and independent advice in the manager selection process," Brentnall said. Intech will continue to work with BT in other capacities, including ...

First State Super doubles menu choices

... their own asset allocation over the individual asset classes. "For members who want flexibility, they can seek independent advice or make their own judgement," said Dwyer. Asked whether the next step might be for First State Super to complement the expanded ...