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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2014
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at some of the new aged care reforms and consider the opportunities for advisers in this space. We also profile the new Sunsuper chief executive Scott Hartley and look at the record breaking amount ...

FSI zeroes in on vertical advice and retirement income

LAURA MILLAN, JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUL 2014
In its interim report released today the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) has suggested that the vertically integrated structures may be reducing the quality of financial advice that consumers receive.

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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2014
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at some of the new services being offered in the intensely competitive custody market. We also profile Western Asset Management country head of fixed income Anthony Kirkham and take a closer look at ...

Australian students get top marks for financial literacy

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2014
Australian students were amongst the top performers in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012 Financial Literacy assessment, which is the first international study of students' financial literacy.

AMP launches fund for 'clever Australians'

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2014
AMP has launched a $1 million fund to help talented Australians 'pursue their dreams'.

Latest Financial Standard issue available on the iPad app

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2014
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at the recent regulatory changes that have removed some of the barriers to the Australian corporate bond market and investigate why Australia is still behind its international peers in getting involved ...

2014 MAX Award Winners and Finalists

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2014
Leading financial services companies and individuals received accolades at the annual MAX industry excellence awards.

FSU warns of job loss 'tidal wave'

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2014
A "tidal wave" of job losses in the Australian financial services sector may be the outcome of "secret" trade negotiations, the Financial Services Union has said.

AdviserEdge Gold Coast kicks off on 17 August

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2014
Financial services think tank The Social Adviser is holding its third AdviserEdge Social Advice Summit on the Gold Coast from 17 - 19 August.

Industry marketing leaders receive top MAX Awards

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2014
First State Super, ING Direct and La Trobe Financial received the top awards at the Financial Standard MAX Forum, which took place yesterday in Sydney.