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13 July 2011 • By Victoria Tait • 1 min read

Dixon sees FOFA as growth driver

FOFA-related marketing to communicate changes to the public could spur more demand for advice.The federal government's planned Future of Financial ...

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Godfrey Pembroke comfortable with opt-in

Godfrey Pembroke says it can work with opt-in, but wants it to blend with existing processes.Advice group Godfrey Pembroke is comfortable with ...

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Timbercorp action continue

Investors have alleged Timbercorp Group knew of its risks ahead of its collapse, lawyers say.Investors involved in a class action against parties ...

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Asteron to offer adviser risk super support

Asteron has partnered with Colonial First State's FirstChoice platform to provide risk support.The federal government's ban on risk commissions for ...

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New business, pricing models positive: Shorten

The Assistant Treasurer has applauded Australia's advisory industry for examining new models in light of FOFA.Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten has ...

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Three investment scheme organisers jailed

Operators of illegal schemes sentenced to a total of 21 years in prison.A joint investigation between the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and ...

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Lawyers file new Great Southern class actions

A series of new class actions have been filed against failed agribusiness firm, Great Southern.Legal firm Macpherson + Kelley (M+K) has filed a number ...

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PIS founder goes part-time

Professional Investment Services (PIS) founder Robbie Bennetts will step back from his full-time role from 31 July and become a part-time consultant ...

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Upon reflection

Bill Shorten's speech at an advice association lunch late last month provided quite the water-cooler talk within the industry.The Financial Services ...

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BT Wrap adds early warning system

BT Wrap has launched tax and trading tools aimed at helping advisers quickly gauge the tax implications of clients' trades and warn them if the impact ...

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