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02 February 2009 • By • 1 min read

Opportunities amid the calamity

A thin silver lining has appeared for Australia's financial services industry.Mid-to-large-sized firms are emerging as suitors and some as cads to ...

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FPA stands firm on Storm investigation

The collapse of Storm Financial is not widespread and the FPA does not intend to investigate any firms with similar ...

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Under lock and key: protecting investor capital

Investor demand to protect investments has given Australia's capital protection sector a much-needed boost. However, much still needs to change for ...

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TFSA merger talks enter final phase

TFSA merger talks near the closing stages, with Count Financial rumoured as a serious contender.The potential merger of Total Financial Solutions ...

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Blame losses, not short-sellers for bank misery

An industry body and some financial planners are questioning ASIC's decision to extend the short-selling ban.The corporate watchdog should lift its ...

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Sherry targets research and credit houses

Sherry gives more details on how regulation of research houses and credit ratings agencies will be boosted this year.Superannuation Minister Nick ...

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ASFA calls for retirement system overhaul

Research reveals Australian retirees require a greater retirement income system to live comfortably.Australia's retirement income system is unlikely ...

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Market forces WHK into write-downs

Preliminary results show WHK Group has been forced to write down a large portion of its business.The market downturn has forced financial services ...

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FPA terminates Storm's membership

Storm Financial is no longer a principal member of the FPA. The FPA has terminated the principal membership of financial planning firm Storm ...

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APRA's plan falls short: IFSA

IFSA supports APRA's league tables for super funds but believes the regulator's current plan still falls short.The Investment and Financial Services ...

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