Archive for category Business & Finance

Britain’s HSBC announces more job cuts

The UK’s banking giant has announced plan to slash 700 jobs in Britain as part of a new scheme to provide financial advice to consumers, according to media reports.

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Germany imposes new rules on financial advice

As of July 1, financial advisers in Germany will be required to give investors information brochures on products they recommend. The regulation is meant to increase transparency although not everyone thinks it will work.

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Financial Analyst Training & Designation Programs

Time to upgrade your financial skills? These designations are flexible and adaptable to the changing marketplace.

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Credit advice: Which bills come first?

Still living off credit cards? Can’t figure out how much you could or should spend

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Chan & Naylor question FOFA outcomes

Some changes under the Government’s Future of Financial Advice reforms will not have the intended results, unfairly targeting the smaller players and favouring large institutions and industry funds, according to Chan & Naylor.

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Industry super fund backflips on advice

AUSTRALIA’S largest industry super fund will pay fees to financial advisers, despite a high-profile advertising campaign against fees and commissions.

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Oakeshott won’t back financial advice reforms

Independent MP unhappy with opt-in recommendations.

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See through the fees

The government’s shake-up of the financial services sector has widespread implications, writes Annette Sampson.

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Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey preach familiar message

Suze Orman is in town today to plug her new book, “The Money Class,” at two events. Debuting earlier this month at No. 1, it is the ninth New York Times best-seller to emerge from the house of Orman in 14 years.

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Financial 411 chat for 3/21/11: Get money tips from our experts

Each Monday from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

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