Category: SIAA Newsroom

Is a self-managed super fund right for all clients?

By Alan Hegerty, CEO, AMG Super The ever-increasing focus on the client’s best interest raises an important question: Is a self-managed super fund (SMSF) the right option for the client? […]

Preparing for successful income investment

By Michael Watson, Senior Executive – Head of Distribution APAC, La Trobe Financial The last fifteen years have been incredibly difficult for investors.  Central banks across the world have reduced […]

Benefits of holding gold in Australian dollars

By Jordan Eliseo, Manager Listed Products & Investment Research, The Perth Mint Gold prices have risen to more than USD 1,950 per troy ounce (oz) in early March as the […]

Changes to Accredited Derivatives Adviser education rules

As a result of recent rule changes, Part 2.4 of the Securities Markets Rules, that deals with numerous requirements and processes for the accreditation and registration of market participants advising […]

Australian Law Reform Commission’s review of financial services legislation

In September 2020 the Australian Law Reform Commission received terms of reference to consider whether the Corporations Act and its regulations could be simplified and rationalised, particularly in relation to: […]

The Metaverse may be the future but the opportunities are now

By Reid Menge, Co-Portfolio Manager of the BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund and John Rose, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at Ausiex The Metaverse might still sound like science fiction but companies […]

Derivatives Accreditation – Scholarships still open

Providing continuous learning whilst adding to existing skill set and experience are often the most important part of career progression increasing your ability to retain staff. The derivatives accreditation program […]

ASIC warns of new approach to DDO

ASIC Chair, Joseph Longo, has warned industry that it will be expecting compliance with the Design and Distribution Obligation (DDO) regime and across the year will pursue a targeted surveillance […]

Standout year for listings on ASX

By James Posnett, General Manager, Listings, ASX Sharemarket gains spur increase in capital raisings, IPO volumes. 2021 was a year of records in the Listings business. The global Initial Public […]

Wholesale investor test paper examines calls for change

By Judith Fox, CEO, SAFAA Calls for change to the wholesale investor test from members of academia, the legal profession and the financial advice industry itself have increased in frequency […]