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IOOF to release prospectus for ASX listing

Following Board approval for the release of its prospectus, IOOF Holdings Ltd said that it expects its listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) to occur in early December

Victorian securities dealer banned:ASIC

A Victorian securities dealer has been permanently banned from doing any act as a representative of a dealer or an investment adviser, following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

AFA hits out on ASIC's FSR license powers

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has sought urgent clarification from Hon Ross Cameron MP, the Minister responsible for the Financial Services Reform Act (FSRA), and from ASIC, on how consumers can be protected from the consequences of a licensee ...

Aviva Australia streamlines national distribution

Aviva Australia, formerly Norwich Union, has announced several new appointments following its decision to introduce a streamlined national distribution structure.

EIA says SRIs growing dramatically in Australia

The Ethical Investment Association (EIA) has said that Socially Responsible Investments (SRIs) in Australia have continued to grow dramatically over the past year -rising to $21.3 billion by 30 June 2003.

Trafalgar Corporate launches $50 million property fund

Property investment and funds manager, Trafalgar Corporate, has launched a $50 million unlisted 'opportunity' property fund targeted to sophisticated investors, which features two properties in Sydney and one in Brisbane.

AXA announces dealer group and adviser service changes

AXA Australia has announced that it will be making a series of changes to the marketing and operation of its dealer groups, as well as the services they provide a growing number of advisers.

ASGARD launches fee discounts for family accounts

ASGARD has implemented a sweeping range of fee discounts of up to 33 per cent for linked family accounts, the investment platform has announced.

IOOF appoints new head of retail funds management

IOOF has made a key strategic appointment in the lead-up to the Group's planned listing, by announcement a new general manager for retail funds management, Jarrod Brown.

IFA Securities adviser banned for five years

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned former IAF Securities representative Melanie Hutson, of Tasmania, from acting as a representative of a securities dealer or investment advisor for five years.