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05 February 2014 • By • 1 min read

Platypus AM bullish on Australian equities

Low interest rates, a weaker Australian dollar and improved consumer sentiment will generate strong Australian equity returns this year, according to ...

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Govt to hear ‘case against FOS’

The federal government has acknowledged criticisms of the Financial Ombudsman Service, announcing it will embark on an informal review of the dispute ...

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Look to USA on whistleblowing: academic

Given ASIC’s “woeful” handling of whistleblower complaints, the government should consider transferring responsibility to the Commonwealth Ombudsman, ...

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Future Fund sounds warning on returns

The managers of the Future Fund have warned that the high returns enjoyed from assets such as US equities "may not be sustainable indefinitely"

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State Street UK fined £23m

State Street UK’s Transitions Management (TM) business has been fined £22.89 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for concealing large ...

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Super website rules ‘too onerous’: ASFA

ASIC’s proposed requirement that certain documents be updated on superannuation fund websites on the same day they are distributed to APRA is too ...

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Earnings growth ‘anaemic’: WAM Research

WAM Research expects flat performance from Australian equities in 2014 and a subdued outlook in the immediate term, according to a recent report

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Grandfathering stalls Suncorp advice recruitment

Between 25 and 50 financial planning practices were poised to join Suncorp-aligned dealer groups before FOFA’s grandfathering provisions put a ...

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Murray Inquiry won't lead to more regulation: Govt

The government's inquiry into the financial system headed by David Murray will not be a vehicle for "more regulation", according to assistant ...

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FOS points to ‘systemic’ advice failure

The Financial Ombudsman Service has identified a “definite systemic issue” at a financial advice firm relating to inappropriate advice given by a ...

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