Investment advisors be warned, you next client might be a secret agent

Article Abstract:

The Australian Consumers' Association and the Australian Securities Commission are coordinating a program to evaluate financial planners. The two groups send undercover volunteers to planners, who ask to have a plan worked up. The volunteers then submit the plan to a panel, where it is reviewed for effectiveness and the use of sound investment principles.

Commercial Banks, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Portfolio & Funds Management, Services, Portfolio management, Financial planners, Australia. Securities and Investments Commission, Australian Consumers' Association

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Scrutiny on break fees

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Issues are presented concerning the growing popularity of the use of lock-up devices and break fees in corporate takeovers. The increase in a company's share price which can be achieved through this method are discussed.

Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Prices and rates, Acquisitions and mergers, Securities, Securities prices, Business enterprises

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Dust-up over the star system

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The Australian funds management sector may have to reassess its star rating system after asset consultancy researchers claimed the system was flawed and needed improving to make it more competitive.

Research, Australia, Investments, Asset-liability management (Banking), Asset liability management (Banking)

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