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Financial planning

The latest Fitch Ratings analysis gives Australia’s banks a ‘thumbs up’ despite continuing funding issues....

Financial planning

TSR has best alignment with shareholder interests, says AMP Capital

Performance hurdles that include a measure of long-term relative total shareholder return (TSR) are not only aligned with shareholder interests but are also easily define...

Financial planning

Finance sector jobs up, but adviser numbers fall

Hiring patterns across the banking and financial services industry show some sectors are booming while others, such as financial advice, reveal a decrease in hiring activ...

Financial planning

Takeovers Panel gets new president

The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Chris Bowen, has announced the appointment of Kathleen Farrell as president of the Takeovers Panel from 1 Septembe...

Financial planning

Russell launches risk review service

Russell Investments is launching an expanded manager due diligence service, combining traditional research and selection of investment managers with investment program ma...

Financial planning

Federal Court confirms planner banning

ASIC has succeeded in having the Federal Court overturn an AAT decision lifting a banning order on a Queensland planner....

Financial planning

FSU calls on parties to battle off-shoring

After last week's comments on off-shoring made by Coalition leader Tony Abbott, the Finance Sector Union has again called for all political parties to voice concerns and ...

Superannuation

SMSFs pose retirement risks

New FINSIA research reveals continuing challenges regarding financial wellbeing in retirement, including operational risks for SMSFs in retirement....

Superannuation

More turnaround on Superwoman board

The acting chief financial officer and company secretary of listed financial services company Superwoman Group has resigned after being in the role for fewer than three m...

Financial planning

Millennium3 withdraws FPA membership

ANZ-owned dealer group Millennium3 Financial Services has withdrawn its principal membership of the Financial Planning Association....

Financial planning

Standardised commissions canvassed

The possibility of standardised commissions has emerged as an option as major insurers have urged the Federal Government to act cautiously and consult widely on the Coope...

People & Products

Peter Scott takes the chair at Perpetual

Former MLC chief Peter Scott appointed chairman at Perpetual; to lead the search for David Deverall’s replacement....

Financial planning

Weighing up risk

Stephen Hart compares the riskiness of equities in relatively 'good' and 'bad' times, and argues that bonds have a place in every balanced portfolio....

Financial planning

Master trusts outperform industry funds in 2010

Master trusts have outperformed industry funds in the year to June 2010, but only for the second time in the past decade, according to latest figures from Chant West....