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Media releases 2009

Below is a list of all Finsia media releases for 2009.  To browse our archives click the archive links below.

Is ‘CASH’ cash? - improving retail income funds

Monday 7 December 2009: A discussion paper on enhancing the design and marketing of income fund products - Finsia – the Financial Services Institute of Australasia – is opening up the debate on the design and marketing of income fund products in the wake of the global financial crisis (GFC), which left many retail investors questioning the financial sector and their investments. Download report: Is ‘CASH’ cash? - improving retail income funds

The future of Australia’s financial services industry - building on resilience

Wednesday 28 October 2009: Finsia – the Financial Services Institute of Australasia – in partnership with Chandler Macleod Group (CMG), will today launch new research which examines the attitudes, expectations and employment experiences of Australian financial services professionals, one year on from the immediate fallout of the global financial crisis (GFC). Download report: Broadening horizons – investing in talent

Shifting ground in the finance sector – risks and opportunities arising from the GFC

Tuesday 20 October 2009: As the dust starts to settle from the global financial crisis (GFC), the latest issue of JASSA - the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) Journal of Applied Finance – highlights risks and opportunities which have arisen from this period of financial distress.

Navigating financial regulatory reform in Australia – industry examination

Tuesday 13 October 2009: Finsia – the Financial Services Institute of Australasia – will today launch an extensive report which examines Australia’s experience of the global financial crisis (GFC).The report identifies issues that need to be addressed if Australia’s financial regulatory system is to maintain its leadership position globally, post the GFC. Download report: Navigating Reform: Australia and the Global Financial Crisis Report

Finance professionals urge – make the most of the crisis

Tuesday 29 September 2009: While finance industry professionals concede the need for greater governance and enforcement, they largely agree that the underlying strength of Australia’s financial regulatory environment protected us from the worst of the global financial crisis (GFC), and that the comparatively strong position of Australia’s finance sector should be used to the best advantage. This is according to research released today by Finsia – Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Download report: Financial services regulation in focus - Survey Report.

What GFC? – Reality check for some Australians, most favour ‘she’ll be right’ view

Thursday 27 August 2009: Despite significant financial loss, high levels of financial stress and fears of inadequate retirement savings as a result of the global financial crisis (GFC), most Australians are not about to change their approach to borrowing and investment. That’s according to research released today by Finsia – Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

Financial hardship tests foundation of Australia’s finance sector

Tuesday 30 June 2009: Underlying structural problems and challenges facing the financial services sector in Australia are examined in the latest issue of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia’s (Finsia) Journal of Applied Finance – JASSA.

Australia and the GFC: lessons learned and opportunities for reform in the financial services sector

Thursday 25 June 2009: Finsia – the Financial Services Institute of Australasia – has announced it will examine Australia and the Global Financial Crisis.

Twin challenges: facing climate change in the midst of the global financial crisis

Thursday 7 May 2009: Financial planners are the least prepared, brokers and analysts are taking it slow and steady, while fund managers, asset owners and banking institutions have made significant progress towards tackling climate change.

Accounting for ‘downside risk’ – industry and academic analysis of our times

Friday 17 April 2009: Fresh thinking and insights into investor risk tolerance, asset allocation and financial planning are shared in the first issue of JASSA – the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) Journal of Applied Finance – for 2009.

Finsia and AICD release new profit reporting principles

Tuesday 10 March 2009: Principles designed to encourage greater consistency and transparency in non-statutory profit reporting have been released by the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) today. Download report: Underlying Profit: Principles for reporting of non-statutory profit information (613KB)

Finsia’s Journal of Applied Finance brings Australian Debt Markets into focus

Tuesday 24 February 2009: The Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) has published a Special Issue of JASSA – its Journal of Applied Finance – covering a range of topics relating to recent developments in Australian Debt Markets.

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