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14 August 2008 • By Vishal Teckchandani • 1 min read

ACCC won't oppose Westpac merger

Consumer watchdog gives the green light to the Westpac and St George Bank merger after initial concerns about their wealth management arms

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FPA revamps award scheme

The FPA has reviewed its awards program to ensure recipients gain more recognition for their professionalism and achievements

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CBA withdraws from ABN Amro deal

CBA has withdrawn its ABN Amro bid while posting solid full-year results.Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) today announced it would not be ...

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St George to boost wealth management

St George Bank will solidify its wealth management infrastructure as the lender reveals it is on track to meet its 2008 earnings forecast

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IFSA to tackle underinsurance

IFSA will launch a major awareness campaign with the help of 20 of its insurance members.The Investment and Financial Services Association ...

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Split SMSF more effective strategy

Multiple account set up for SMSFs will result in greater efficiency, once members reach 55.Once past the age of 55, self managed superannuation funds ...

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Assessing the risks of an industry

In a short time, Regulation 126 has embodied what financial planning businesses fear most - each other. Fiona Harris reports.Licensees have been ...

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Opportunities lost

It is a belief of some planners that ASIC lost the opportunity to make inroads into the licensing of planners eight to 10 years ago when it was just ...

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Genesys wins injunction against Miles

Genesys has succeeded in its bid to momentarily stop former employee Ray Miles from soliciting its member firms.Genesys Wealth Advisers (Genesys) has ...

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Product rationalisation: A step closer to legislation

The product rationalisation advisory panel is close to taking its proposals to the Government, Treasury told IFSA conference delegates.Following a ...

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