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30 December 2013 • By Reporter • 1 min read

Former CEO banned for $660,000 theft

A former insurance broker has been permanently banned from providing financial services after being convicted of serious fraud offences totalling ...

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Tracking error a ‘waste of time’: AltaVista

Qualitative ETF research houses that focus on tracking error are ‘missing the wood for the trees’, according to AltaVista Research head of sales and ...

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Five assets to avoid in 2014

Government bonds, traditional media, the 'franked yield trap', 'fancy income investments' and overpriced building suppliers are the five assets to ...

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2013 strong for wraps, platforms and masterfunds

The Australian investment platform, wrap and masterfund markets have reported a $91.6 billion increase in funds under management in 2013, according to ...

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Former director jailed for dishonest conduct

A former director and unlicensed currency trader has been jailed for three years after he embezzled and later lost $12 million of his clients’ money

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Govt moves to scale back FOFA

The government has announced its plans to amend FOFA, including the removal of the ‘catch all’ provision in the best interests duty, the removal of ...

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Murray Inquiry terms finalised, panel appointed

Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced the final terms of reference for the Financial System Inquiry, as well as the appointment of four members who will ...

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US equities to struggle in 2014: Minack

The US stock market will see "disappointing" earnings growth over the coming year, according to Minack Advisers principal Gerard Minack

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Affiliated Managers Group to acquire SouthernSun

Global asset management company Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority equity interest in ...

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US Fed begins to taper

The US Federal Reserve has begun to ‘taper’ its third round of quantitative easing, cutting back its asset purchasing program by US$10 billion a month

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