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FEAL and T. Rowe Price launch national resilience program

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2014
The Fund Executives Association (FEAL) and global asset manager T. Rowe Price have launched a "national resilience program" to foster sustainable leadership within the funds management industry.

Latest Financial Standard issue available on the iPad app

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2014
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at the managed accounts in the first of a two-part special. We also profile Australian Unity Personal Financial Services chief executive Steve Davis look at the opportunities for advisers in 'digital ...

FSC Industry Excellence Award winners announced

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has acknowledged the efforts of five senior professionals by awarding them Industry Excellence Awards at a gala dinner at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.

FSC annual conference 2014 - Day 1 newsletter

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2014
Want to catch up on all the news from Day 1 of the 2014 FSC annual conference? Check out Financial Standard's conference newsletter.

ASIC announces National Financial Literacy Strategy

HARRY PAGE  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released its National Financial Literacy Strategy 2014-2017, which is aimed at helping Australians become more financially secure.

Understanding Managed Accounts

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
Today is the last day to participate in the 2014 Financial Standard Managed Accounts Survey for Financial Advisers. Share your views for a chance to win a $300 Myer Gift Voucher. All participants get a copy of the survey findings.

In the throes of change

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
From the Financial Systems Inquiry to the value of vertical integration and post-FOFA advice, next week's Financial Services Council (FSC) conference will tackle issues that will shape the industry in future years.

Latest Financial Standard issue available on the iPad app

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.

Latest Financial Standard issue available on the iPad app

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 ...