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26 November 2012 • By Samantha Hodge • 1 min read

Investment disputes approaching pre-GFC levels: FOS

Disputes dropped 14 per cent year-on-yearInvestment disputes put forward to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) achieved a 14 per cent decrease in ...

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'Bourgeoning tailwinds' to drive ETFs in 2013: report

Advisers realising rise of asset class could herald permanent change The Australian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) segment is likely to continue its ...

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Trans-Tasman super scheme passed by parliament

Legislation makes transferring super easier.Parliament has passed a new Bill making superannuation portable between Australia and New Zealand. The ...

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Investors call the shots in private equity

Managers need to become more reactive to client demand.Investment managers should be looking to diversify portfolios as client demand continues to ...

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Turning point imminent for real estate investment

Allocations to the sector likely to increaseInvestor attitude towards real estate investment is reaching an imminent turning point, with allocations ...

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Gov't passes super CGT and efficiency measures

CGT relief, an SMSF auditor registration and thorough statements will now be required.Parliament has passed Bills introduced by the Gillard government ...

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Alternative strategies unsuitable for conservative investors

No gold or silver ratings were designated after sector review.The majority of Australian alternative investments are not appropriate for lower-risk ...

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High yield equities better than term deposits: State Street

Capital markets continue to generate strong income over time.Investors in their early retirement years should look to high yield domestic equities ...

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Acorn launches Asia small cap fund

New strategy revealed to "exploit inefficiencies" in regional small caps market.Acorn Capital is launching into the Asian small cap sector with a new ...

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Corporate watchdog acts on fifth ex-Storm adviser

Planner agrees to two years of supervision and review.ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a fifth ex-Storm Financial (Storm) adviser, ...

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