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Financial Planning

Fiducian opens its top performers to all investors

In a major change in its marketing tradition, Fiducian Portfolio Services Ltd has announced it has decided to open up its portfolio of exclusive Fiducian funds to other wrap providers.

Equity Trustees and SG Hiscock team up for a third offering

Equity Trustees and boutique fund manager SG Hiscock and Company today announced they are now offering the EQT SGH Absolute Return Trust to the retail and investor directed portfolio services (IDPS) markets.

Consumers find ASIC fee model confusing: ASFA

Consumers can't understand the superannuation fee disclosure model proposed by the Australian Superannuation and Investments Commission (ASIC), according to research commissioned by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).

Jail, rather than fines, needed for corporate crime, says lawyer

Prison sentences, rather than fines and sanctions, are needed to curb corporate crime, a leading South Australian business lawyer said on Friday.

Telstra faces hostile shareholders

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2003
Angry Telstra Corp shareholders last week applied their collective war paint for what turned out to be an unexpectedly hostile annual general meeting in Sydney.

Westfield chairman intends to remain in top spot

Westfield Holdings Ltd executive chairman Frank Lowy said he had no intention of standing down from the top job and that he still had all of his "marbles".

Associated Planners to form view on 'soft dollar' benefits

Associated Planners Financial Services Ltd (AP) today announced it would lead a working party aimed at establishing an official position on soft dollar benefits.

FPA challenges ALP to pass "super choice" legislation before Christmas

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) today welcomed the Labor Party's commitment to "super choice" - the right of all Australians to choose their own superannuation fund - but challenged the party to support the Government and pass the ...

ASIC conducts searches in Sydney for Alpine Investigation

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2003
The corporate regulator raided high profile stockbroker Rene Rivkin's home, offices and boat today as part of its investigation into the ownership of Offset Alpine Printing.

Telstra says no change to 2003-04 outlook

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2003
Australia's biggest telecommunications company, Telstra Corp Ltd, reaffirmed its outlook for 2003/04 today, maintaining expectations of positive revenue growth.