RISK MANAGEMENT

Financial planning

A former AXA compliance manager has launched a new consultancy aimed at boutique fund managers....

Financial planning

Does a three-month pick-up in the employment market signal a resurgence in employment opportunities in the financial services sector through 2004?...

Financial planning

The Federal Government is undertaking to release within two weeks the draft regulations and operating standards which will apply to the licensing of superannuation truste...

Financial planning

Q: Under Financial Services Reform (FSR), what is the scope of advice we can provide during an initial client meeting before a Statement of Advice (SOA) is provided? My u...

Life/Risk

When it comes to claims, the most cases assessed relate to disability income, and as Mike Taylor reports, it is an increasing trend....

Editorial

Since opening its first office here in 1974, Deutsche is enjoying its decision not to own its distribution, with many of its products selling themselves with strong retur...

People & Products

Challenger Financial Services Group (CFSG) has appointed Europe-based technology group SimCorp Dimension to service its portfolio and investment management back-office op...

Financial planning

Q: We are a dealer group (licensee) that has transitioned pursuant to the Financial Services Reform (FSR) regime and are now assessing our client risk management procedur...

Financial planning

The introduction of Financial Services Reform (FSR) legislation seems to be frightening many advisers – but life advisers appear to be particularly concerned. John Wilkin...

Financial planning

In the current financial planning industry, Paul Resnik argues that everyone is unhappy. But don’t worry – he has some solutions....

Financial planning

When it comes to risk advice, matching up with an experienced life adviser is probably the way to go, says Mike Taylor....

Financial planning

Cost efficiency, expertise and closer focus on the provision of financial advice are the key drivers behind businesses choosing to outsource their back-office functions t...

Financial planning

A case of attempted fraud has surfaced with training and education provider Integratec alleging a woman has forged education qualifications in attempt to dishonestly ente...

Funds management

Select Asset Management has launched a single-manager global multi-strategy hedge fund through its joint venture with European hedge fund manager Aspect Capital, establis...

Financial planning

Owned by AXA, Charter Financial Planning has seen significant growth over the past four years....

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