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25 March 2014 • By • 1 min read

Aussie capital markets down in first quarter

Australia’s equity capital markets total US$2.8 billion in 2014 to date, with a 26.4 per cent decline in proceeds from the corresponding quarter last ...

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Govt puts freeze on FOFA changes

The Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann has today put a temporary freeze on changes to FOFA legislation. Senator Cormann took over responsibility ...

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International experts appointed to FSI

Treasurer Joe Hockey has today announced the appointment of the Financial System Inquiry’s international advisory panel.  Mr Hockey has appointed ...

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Advice a ‘bridge too far’ for mortgage brokers

Making the move into financial planning could be a ‘bridge too far’ for mortgage brokers given the relatively high education barriers, says BT general ...

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Distribution shouldn’t affect advice: Bachrach

For most advisers, the manner in which they are remunerated won’t affect their advice – but for those lacking “integrity” it could make all the ...

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APRA defers superannuation reporting

The prudential regulator has delayed the implementation of parts of its superannuation reporting regime following concerns voiced by the industry

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Larger capital markets boost GDP growth: report

An overreliance on the banking sector over capital markets can reduce economic growth according to a study conducted by Alternative Investment ...

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Beware forecast earnings: SSgA

Companies servicing the strong property market have priced their stock at 25 times their current earnings, leaving little room for safety, according ...

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FOFA bill sent to inquiry

The amendments to the FOFA legislation, tabled in parliament on Wednesday morning, have been referred to the Senate for inquiry. Speaking to ...

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Inaction on FDSs could haunt licensees

A surprise omission from the FOFA bill in relation to fee disclosure statements (FDSs) could leave some licensees exposed to legal action, according ...

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