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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

Specialist financial services messaging provider SWIFT to grow Asia-Pacific headcount while Australian banks are likely to cut jobs....