Wholesale investor test paper examines calls for change

Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (SAFAA) has today issued a discussion paper examining the question of whether the wholesale investor test should change. “Calls for change to the wholesale investor […]

New education standards puts the profession back on a sustainable footing

The Government’s proposals to reset education standards for financial advisers have been welcomed by Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (SAFAA) as restoring common sense to education standards to the benefit […]

SAFAA welcomes Coalition reset of education standards

The release by Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy Senator the Hon Jane Hume of a proposed reset of education standards for financial advisers is welcomed by […]

Shortening the settlement cycle

A report issued by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and the Investment Company Institute (ICI) states that US securities are […]

ASIC finally responds to 2020 ASX market outage

ASIC’s recent report on the 2020 ASX market outage sets out ASIC’s expectations for market operators, market participants and large institutional investors that will ensure more participants and investors are […]

China remains a high value target zone

By Will Deer, International Equities Investment Specialist, Pengana Capital The recent wave of regulatory reform in China has been highly visible, resulting in a knee-jerk reaction among investors, some of […]

How much are investors paying to access ETFs in Australia?

By Jordan Eliseo, Manager – Listed Products and Investment Research, The Perth Mint The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market continues to prosper in Australia. Amid a sharp rally in risk […]

SAFAA Monthly – Dec 2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The new nominal | How can renewable energy help address the global food problem? | Why investors should treat exotic ETFs with caution… Download PDF For optimal viewing, select  to […]

SAFAA welcomes Labor’s policy to recognise professional experience

The announcement by Shadow Minister for Financial Services the Hon Stephen Jones that the ALP will not require any financial adviser who has over 10 years’ experience and a clean […]

SAFAA Monthly – Dec 2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The new nominal | How can renewable energy help address the global food problem? | Why investors should treat exotic ETFs with caution… Download PDF For optimal viewing, select to […]