Research house S&P has defended its manufacturer-pays model, saying it increases transparency at a number of levels, despite acknowledging it leaves the research house be...
The Industry Super Network has stepped up its rhetoric about fiduciary obligations and commissions, arguing that the Government has to act sooner rather than later....
AMP chief Craig Dunn promises the AXA Asia Pacific merger will inject more competition into the wealth management market....
Macquarie and Cromwell have requested that Standard & Poor’s withdraw its ratings on certain property funds....
Professional Investment Services (PIS) is considering placing a cap on the commissions its advisers can receive for recommending investment products....
Paying planner entitlements from fund managers and life insurers on a daily basis is proving a successful method of attracting new planners to dealer group Synchron, espe...
Common standards for straight-through data processing will bring more efficiency for planners....
Short-term returns are not compelling for investors, while volatility remains key issue to consider when investing in small cap funds....
Boutiques warned to appropriately differentiate themselves or risk a damaging homogenisation of the financial services industry....
Improving markets and better than average returns see All Star deliver a fee sale aimed at attracting attention....
Some fund managers have expressed concerns that new requirements for product providers are going to make it harder for boutiques to get their products on to an investment...
Platform provider OneVue has today launched a separately managed account that can be integrated within the OneVue Unified Managed Account....
New Investment Trends research has revealed the degree to which confidence in managed funds and financial planners has taken a hit....
A new survey of fund managers around the world suggests it is too early to call an end to the global financial crisis....
Nine out of 10 fund managers hold a positive view on Asia-Pacific ex Japan equities, according to an HSBC survey....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...