10/23/2014

Wealthy Japanese quickest to get richer in Asia

The nation’s high net worth individuals, defined as those with investable assets of at least $1 million, increased their wealth 24 percent from a year earlier to $5.5 trillion, according to a report released Tuesday by Royal Bank of Canada and Cap G

10/21/2014

Van Eyk goes into liquidation

Van Eyk creditors have voted to put the business into liquidation following a recommendation from administrator Moore Stephens, which has just signed term sheets for the sale of the van Eyk Australia and New Zealand businesses.

10/06/2014

Better IT can’t replace the personal touch in advice

The technology, advice and education that support the Australian financial services sector have seen lots of change over the past 20 years. But the legislative framework and consumer awareness have struggled to keep up.