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Financial planning

18 Jan

Financial services employment outlook good: Hudson

Despite widespread negative sentiment, employment expectations within the financial services industry remain positive, according to recruitment expert, Hudson....

Financial planning

18 Jan

Insurance and finance more optimistic than most

New data released by Roy Morgan Research suggests finance and insurance companies are more optimistic about 2012 than some other sectors....

Financial planning

18 Jan

MLC releases simpler PDS ahead of regulatory changes

In an effort to meet the Federal Government's short-form product disclosure statement (PDS) reforms, MLC has released simpler short-form documents for three of its leadin...

Financial planning

18 Jan

Transaction network launched to Australian managed funds market

Participants in the Australian managed funds market can now sign up to independent transaction network Calastone, which allows buyers and sellers of managed funds to elec...

Policy & Regulation

17 Jan

FOFA may force bank restructures

The Australian Bankers' Association has warned that unintended consequences flowing from FOFA may force restructures within the major banks....

Policy & Regulation

17 Jan

MySuper must be considered with FOFA: CSSA

There is too much crossover between MySuper legislation and Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation for the two to be considered separately, according to the Corpor...

Financial planning

17 Jan

Year of fear for financial services job seekers

Year 2012 will see more heads roll in the retail sector of financial services, as large institutions continue to reduce headcount, according to predictions released by re...

Superannuation

17 Jan

MySuper inconsistent with lifecycle strategies

The Government's MySuper proposals contain a fundamental flaw which could create inequities for members using lifecycle investment strategies, according to major financia...

Funds management

17 Jan

Aussie ETF inflows top $500 million

While the general equity markets dropped significantly over the course of 2011, Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) net inflows have topped $500 million....

Financial planning

17 Jan

Value in microcaps: Contango

There is tremendous value to be had in the small and microcap section of the Australian Securities Exchange, according to microcaps specialists Contango MicroCap....