InvestorDaily news

Tue 09 Feb 2010

PIS moves to clean up conflicts

Adviser shareholding concerns

By Kate Kachor

PIS continues clean up of perceived conflict of interest concerns, with the firm turning its attention to its in-house platform.... read more »

Coin MD moves to BT Financial Group

Former Coin MD appointed

By Darin Tyson-Chan

BT Financial Group has appointed a new national manager for its AdviserNetgain planning tool.... read more »

New ETF provider enters Australian market

Aii to launch six sector ETFs

By Wouter Klijn

New provider seeks to launch ETFs tracking the financials, industrials and resources sectors.... read more »

Govt plan won't help mortgage funds

Retail guarantee needs to be lifted

By Vishal Teckchandani

The government's plan to remove its guarantee for large deposits will do little to help the mortgage fund sector, industry experts say.... read more »

Outlook for small caps upbeat

Stocks remain compelling investment

By Victoria Papandrea

The outlook for small-cap companies remains positive, according to investment experts.... read more »

AFA aims to triple members

5000 members by 2013

By Julie May

The Association of Financial Advisers has announced its growth plans and reported a spike in membership.... read more »

Mon 08 Feb 2010

• AIOFP finds $85m of Astarra Strategic assets
• Aberdeen anticipating reinstatement of ratings
• Asteron reports 50pc hike in online business
• Firstfolio makes $3.1m bid for Xplore Capital
• CBA, BTIM report flat FUM
• Inflation-linked bonds boost Ardea inflows

Fri 05 Feb 2010

• SPAA concerned over ATO fraud measures
• Stocks boost VFMC's portfolio
• Capstone builds national footprint
• Count pays $5m for stake in DKN
• Changing of the guard at ASFA
• Snowball eyes industry fund model

Thu 04 Feb 2010

• CFS head of platform sales resigns
• Former Hillross MD to lead Centric growth
• CPAs want contributions caps restored
• Ex-Oamps head starts new advice firms
• Australia missed out on benefits of downturn
• LUCRF Super moves closer to advice service

Wed 03 Feb 2010

• Hillross MD resigns
• Bank stands firm over Great Southern loans
• Robe Australia begins rebuild
• FPSA chief executive resigns
• MLC/Aviva insurance team announced
• Be cautious with resource stocks: Schroders
• Mortgage aggregator firm rebrands

Tue 02 Feb 2010

• Intergenerational Report findings released
• Premium chief made redundant
• Aussie super funds fifth in global ranking
• Morningstar to provide research to Millennium3
• Political donors in financial services revealed
• Super university course launched