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Financial planning

A new survey of financial services CEOs reveals they expect further industry consolidation and fewer planners....

Financial planning

Members of the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) have formally agreed to a name change following a general meeting in Sydney yesterday....

Editorial

IFSA doesn't have the numbers to be able to claim it represents the financial services industry, so its recent name change is just a rebranding, writes Mike Taylor....

Superannuation

Westpac breaks new ground by agreeing to pay superannuation on unpaid parental leave....

Editorial

Employers may have started hiring again, but that doesn't mean the global financial crisis is over, writes Mike Taylor....

Financial planning

The Trust Company has changed its performance framework and staff incentive program as part of an overall business review....

Financial planning

The UK regulatory system will be overhauled, and the Financial Services Authority - the UK's version of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission - will be abo...

Financial planning

As higher standards are imposed on financial services companies, a new report has revealed inconsistencies in the Government's approach to fraud across its own agencies....

Financial planning

The Government has accused the Opposition of damaging Australia's efforts to become a financial services hub by resisting withholding tax changes....

Financial planning

Reforms to the financial advice sector are critical to Australia's position as an international financial services centre, according to Financial Services Minister Chris ...

Policy & Regulation

Older savers using interest-bearing products receive tax break....

Financial planning

Ray Griffin weighs into the heated debate instigated by risk advisers who want to rebate commissions and start charging fees for insurance....

Financial planning

Discussion among Gen Y planners at the Securitor conference has revealed that many see opportunities arising from changes to the industry....

Financial planning

The strengthening jobs market has seen the balance of power swing back to candidates, according to Hays Banking....

Financial planning

Challenger Financial Services Group has reported a profit upgrade for the first half of 2009-10, supported by inflows into its Guaranteed Income Funds and boutique invest...

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