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Bendigo records $350 million in profits

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (BEN) has announced profits and an after tax statutory profit of $352.3 million for the last financial year, a significant increase from $195 million in FY 2012.

BOQ to fork out $46 million over interest rate botch

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
Bank of Queensland (BOQ) will refund $34.5 million to members after an internal review found it had applied incorrect interest rates and fees.

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STAFF JOURNALIST  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2013
In the latest edition of Financial Standard we look at why accountants will be flooding into the advice space and what the impending withdrawal of US stimulus means for Australian investors.

Election too close to call

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 5 AUG 2013
The Financial Services Council (FSC) invited three leading political commentators to debate the big issues influencing this year's crucial election outcome.

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STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2013
In the new edition of Financial Standard we look at the evolution of platforms, breaking our lump sum love affair and we showcase the Franklin Templeton Australian Equity Fund. We also profile Manny Pohl, the co-founder of Hyperion Asset Management and ...

Vale Aberdeen's Wallace and McMenigall

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2013
Andrew McMenigall and Toby Wallace, two Aberdeen Asset Management executives, were killed while participating in a charity bicycle ride across Britain.

Submit your SMILEYS 2014 entry now

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2013
Financial Standard has launched the second annual Financial Standard Social Media Influence Leadership + Excellence (SMILE) Scholarship, or "the Smileys", proudly supported by our scholarship partner Zurich, and our technology partner IRESS.

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STAFF WRITERS  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2013
In the new edition of Financial Standard, we look at if Australia has too many fund managers, how the custody sector is helping super funds and investment managers get ready for the massive increase in their regulatory reporting, showcase the upcoming ...

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STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
In the new edition of Financial Standard, we look at best practice post-FOFA fee disclosure, SuperStream readiness, superannuation insurance and profile First Super's chief executive Bill Watson.

FSC Conference kicks off July 31

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2013
The Financial Services Council (FSC) will be holding its annual conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 31 - August 2.