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Fri 03 Feb 2012

FOFA debate will follow PJC report: Shorten

Parliament will debate FOFA after 29 Feb

By Victoria Tait

The Minister for Financial Services has confirmed the FOFA reforms will be discussed in parliament after the PJC findings.... read more »

Matrix board to meet with PwC

Firm in Information lockdown ahead of meeting

By Victoria Tait

Matrix and PWC are meeting to enter the next leg of the dealer group's plans to find a buyer.... read more »

Early ESG adopters to aid smaller funds

Finsia releases guidelines

By Krystine Lumanta

Implementing ESG insights into investment policies is the next step for super funds, according to Finsia.... read more »

Aussie, China equities compelling: Fidelity

Valuations cheap, fundamentals solid

By Victoria Tait

Solid opportunites to invest in equities are currently being presented by China and Australia.... read more »

Tax consideration needed on upfront fees

FPA again calls for tax changes

By Kate Kachor

The FPA has called on the federal government to allow initial fees for the cost of financial advice to be tax deductible.... read more »

Lanyon secures three platform listings

BT, Macquarie and MLC to add fund

By Wouter Klijn

Lanyon AM expects to list its fund on three wraps, after opening its fund to retail investors.... read more »

Insurers boost online presence

Adviser feedback behind move

By Samantha Hodge

Greater demand for online applicances has prompted MLC, CommInsure and OnePath to enhance their offerings.... read more »

Thu 02 Feb 2012

• MySuper bill detrimental to advisers: AFA
• Global investor confidence falls: State Street
• ASIC imposes conditions on Saxo AFSL
• Wealth managers voice MySuper concerns
• Govt needs to progress tax reform
• Doomsayers risk missing opportunity: Helmich

Wed 01 Feb 2012

• ASIC bans ARP Growth Fund operator
• China slowdown a big risk to Australia
• Agribusiness actions return to court
• Perpetual to build absolute return products
• Investor portfolios need conservative tilt
• Ibbotson signs up first retail client
• Morningstar migrates to new analyst ratings

Tue 31 Jan 2012

• Aust pension assets fastest-growing: survey
• Agribusiness guidance carries price tag
• No payoff for overseas SMSF admin
• Count acquisition beneficial: TFS
• Fiducian plans for further acquisitions
• ASIC bans insurance director

Mon 30 Jan 2012

• Rosario named new GESB chief
• FOFA report will be ready by deadline: PJC
• Inadequate super worries older workers
• Vertical integration could reduce price: study
• Emerging markets' outlook sparks interest
• Landcom role won't affect FSC duties: Brogden
• MLC warns of over-reliance on cash

Fri 27 Jan 2012

• ASIC defends release of survey findings
• Fund outflows continue in Dec quarter
• Independents voice FOFA concerns
• CBA to expand Count
• Suncorp reshuffles executive roles
• Premium eyes planner expansion