Financial planning companies were lining up to voice their aspirations to list on the Australian Securities Exchange but the global financial crisis has changed the dynam...
Being made to adhere to professional and ethical standards will do more for ensuring the independence of self-managed super fund (SMSF) auditors than further regulation....
Financial planning dealer groups with listing ambitions face a number of major issues, according to Bell Potter client adviser, Romano Sala Tenna....
Australian Unity reported an increase in revenue from $617 million in 2009 to $934 million for the 12 months to June 30, 2010, and a profit after tax of $17.1 million....
Over a third of advisers would be affected by the opt-in Future of Financial Reform, although about as many doubted whether the legislation would even be introduced, acco...
Macquarie Group’s financial planning software provider Coin has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in Outplan....
A survey of over 300 senior business people has revealed a greater awareness of the importance of risk management after the global financial crisis....
Bridges Financial Services is set to launch two new investment plans in its established portfolio service platform aimed at providing solutions for the less active client...
MSCI Australia has launched a competitor Australia 200 index as well as a high dividend yield index as it seeks to provide more domestic offerings....
Infocus Money Management is about to launch enhanced online capabilities of its financial planning software, part of a multi-million dollar investment in its IT infrastru...
Insignia Financial has made four appointments, including three who have joined from TAL, to lead strategy and innovation in its retirement solutions for the MLC brand....
A former Brisbane financial adviser has been charged with 26 counts of dishonest conduct regarding a failure to disclose he would receive substantial commission payments ...
Pinnacle Investment Management has announced it will acquire strategic interests in two international fund managers for $142 million....
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...