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La Trobe calls to end home loan risk fees

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2013
Risk fees charged by some non-bank lenders on home loans offer no benefits to consumers and should be stopped, according to La Trobe Financial chief executive Greg O'Neill.

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STAFF WRITERS  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2013
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we ask a selection of major financial planning groups what they are doing to stay ahead of the curve, what Cbus' referral deal with the FPA means, review how the AFA conference went, assess Senator Sinodinos' ...

ASIC reports drop in financial services insolvencies

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2013
The number of financial and insurance services (FIS) companies going into external administration in the 2012-13 financial year fell modestly compared to the previous year, according to new figures released by the Australian Securities and Investments ...

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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2013
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Senate inquiry and see what some industry pundits think of the regulator.

FSU considering options after NAB snub

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013
National Australia Bank (NAB) failed to meet a deadline with the Financial Sector Union (FSU) to clarify whether sacked employees would be entitled to their Short Term Incentives [STIs] and now faces further action from the union.

CFA to host Australia Investment Conference in Melbourne

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2013
The CFA Institute and CFA Societies Australia is hosting its Australia Investment Conference at the park Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne on 24 October 2013.

Financial bosses top narcissism study

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013
Top bosses at financial firms are among the most narcissistic, according to a new study conducted by the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM).

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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2013
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at how hedge funds are reacting to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC's) proposed new portfolio holdings disclosure requirements

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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at how the spike in lapse rates and an increasing number of people claiming total and permanent disability (TPD) may lead to an overhaul of products and a surge in premiums.

CIE expands its education program to the retail market

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
The Centre for Investor Education (CIE) has expanded its education program, adding two new forums that are targeted at the retail market.