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IFM Investors has acquired a 24.99 per cent stake in a Mexican infrastructure group for US$600 million, and will invest in a Mexican toll road....
Financial planning
The AFA has received an influx of enrolments for its recently-rebuilt education course, which it says shows an acceptance from advisers that standards have been raised. ...
Accounting
ASIC must forge a tighter relationship with the industry it regulates if it is to improve effectiveness of its regulation, according to CPA Australia and Chartered Accoun...
Financial planning
Lonsec Stockbroking has signalled a push into the adviser market, partnering with GBST to offer financial advisers a cloud-based practice management tool to manage whole-...
Superannuation
Retirees in their 90s might spend less on average compared to younger retirees but their medical and aged care expenses increase significantly, the ASFA retirement standa...
Accounting
Financial advisers should require more than one semester unit in tax law if they want to be licensed to provide tax advice, the Institute of Public Accountants believes....
Financial planning
The directors and trustees of investment companies carry far less regulatory onus than financial planners, according to Centrepoint Alliance....
Financial planning
The AFA says advisers are too often being blamed for product failures and the misdeeds of others....
Superannuation
Calls by the Parliamentary Joint Committee for financial advisers to undertake specialist self-managed super fund training if they advise in this area has received a tick...
Editorial
Advisers are in the business of keeping their clients calm, but what happens when their own mental health is in question? Craig Parker asks....
Financial planning
BTFG has gained some key insights from those using its adviser register and comments facility, Adviser View....
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Getting the right balance between having a good product, strong relationships with financial advisers and quality service has been key to the success of Clearview's LifeS...
Financial planning
Much as a judge or magistrate has a duty to stay impartial when hearing matters which come before their courts, so too does a Commonwealth regulator....
Financial planning
ASIC chairman, Greg Medcraft admits he's fired up and heartbroken over bad financial planners. ...
Financial planning
SPAA is pleased the Federal Government will include qualifications and professional association membership of financial advisers in the register, albeit not until March 2...
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