Trash to treasure, three companies making it big from garbage

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Would you withdraw money from an ATM and then bin it? Have you bought batteries from the shops and then immediately throw them away? As absurd as this sounds, we... Read more continue reading

Remove yourself from the noise and don’t forget defensive assets: Crowe Horwath

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Investors urged to employ a long-term approach Accountancy and financial advice specialist, Crowe Horwath, has urged investors to maintain a long-term approach to their investment portfolios and avoid pushing out... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission and industry to meet on natural disaster funding review

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The Productivity Commission will meet insurance industry leaders in a panel forum to discuss the future of natural disaster funding in Australia, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance... Read more continue reading

Global outlook – more ups than downs

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Weekly Economic Briefing With all the negative headlines coming out of the Ukraine and Middle East in recent weeks, it has been easy to forget that the global economy is... Read more continue reading

Australian median house price shows modest growth for the June quarter

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The latest edition of the Bendigo Bank/REIA Real Estate Market Facts Report identifies some interesting trends around Australia that should prove useful for people seeking suitable residential or investment properties... Read more continue reading

ETF industry grows despite sharemarket stalling

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The growth of the Australian exchange-traded fund market continued in August to reach a new record high of $12.4B in assets under management according to the BetaShares Australian ETF Review... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital invests in portfolio of renewable assets across Canada and the United States

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AMP Capital’s Infrastructure Debt Fund II has arranged and structured a C$110 million subordinated loan for Alterra Power Corporation, a leading global renewable energy company headquartered in British Columbia. AMP... Read more continue reading

NAB Essential Life making it easier for Australians to protect their families

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It’s now easier than ever for Australians to protect themselves and their loved ones with life insurance, with the National Australia Bank (NAB) launching the new online NAB Essential Life... Read more continue reading

Major mistakes people make with their wills and how to avoid them

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Is this a growing problem with conflicts around blended families? Many things can go wrong when preparing wills and setting out clear instructions for dispersing an estate. Ross Higgins from... Read more continue reading

Key findings of the Investment Trends 2014 Planner Risk Report

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In its eighth year, the June 2014 Planner Risk Report is an in-depth study of Australian financial planners’ usage of insurance. The study is based on a survey of 885... Read more continue reading