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20 February 2014 • By Tim Stewart • 1 min read

ASIC boss ‘worried’ about financial advice

ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft has aired his concerns about the financial advice sector in front of a Senate inquiry, labelling it “one of the riskier ...

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'FOFA repeal’ claims rubbished

Industry Super Australia’s criticism of the government’s proposed amendments to FOFA has been dismissed as ‘over the top’ and ‘hyperbole’ by a ...

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China concerns ‘misplaced’: AMP Capital

While increasing debt levels and the growth of the Chinese shadow banking sector pose risks for China, AMP Capital believes these risks are ...

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Appetite for smart beta doubles: Towers Watson

The clients of Towers Watson invested more than twice as much in 'smart beta' strategies in 2013 as they did they the year before, according to data ...

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New report eases SMSF property concerns

Vanguard and Rice Warner have released a new report on SMSF trustees, which shows trustees have a "much lower" allocation to property than SMSF ...

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Market Vectors to launch ‘equal weight’ ETF

Market Vectors has developed an Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW) providing equally weighted exposure to most liquid ASX listed companies, and will ...

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Product complexity a ‘misconception’: Instreet

There is a 'misconception' among regulators and consumer groups that some products are more complex than others, according to Instreet managing ...

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SMSFs underinvesting by $16bn

SMSF trustees have underinvested in their retirement by up to $16 billion per year due to contribution cap restrictions and “constant legislative ...

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ASIC releases whistleblower guidance

The corporate regulator has released an information sheet on whistleblowing ahead of ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft's appearance before a public Senate ...

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Govt announces corporate governance roundtable

Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos has announced an ASIC roundtable on the implementation of the existing corporate governance framework

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