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Australian Agribusiness Group warns that removal of the upfront tax break on non-timber managed investment schemes will impact regional Australian jobs....

Financial planning

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s submission to the Ripoll Inquiry has raised the stakes for the future of the financial planning industry but has al...

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Financial planning

ASIC uses its submission to the Ripoll Inquiry to suggest more regulatory intervention and higher licensing and fiduciary standards for planners....

Financial planning

AMP Capital Investors has opened its Asian Equity Growth Fund to retail investors....

Editorial

The rapid expansion of the financial services industry in Asia was fuelled by an unprecedented bull market run. However, in the wake of the global financial crisis, some ...

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Financial planning

ASIC has sought the winding up of Finchley Central Funds Management via action in the Federal Court....

Financial planning

MLC has used its submission to the Ripoll Inquiry to call for a comprehensive review of the Financial Services Reform Act, saying the FSR is working against its original ...

Financial planning

The chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has hinted that the basis for the Corporations Act and ASIC's role may be re-examined....

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Financial planning

While the financial planning industry continues to air its dirty laundry in public, a groundswell of do-it-yourself investors continues to build, and they are rapidly see...

Financial planning

AMP Capital Investors has acquired a Japanese-based boutique investment distribution business as part of a strategy to take advantage of opportunities in Asia Pacific's l...

Financial planning

If the financial planning industry is to be placed under the media microscope, those controlling the focus should be obliged to declare their interests. There is nothing ...

Financial planning

JANINE MACE explores the current love affair with cash, and the risks and benefits of this asset class for investors....

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Editorial

For smaller retail investors, hedge funds are not necessarily a suitable choice, writes Robert Jaeger....

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Financial planning

The fund has attracted over $1 billion in investment from institutional, international and retail investors since its launch in Australia in 2006....

Funds management

CBRE providing investment services for fund; financial crisis creating opportunities for investors....

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