Grandparents step in to fill the education savings gap

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The September quarter CPI figures[1] show that over the past 12 months education costs have increased by 5.2 percent, second only to increases in the cost of alcohol and tobacco at... Read more continue reading

AMP to acquire 19.9% of China Life Pension Company

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AMP Limited, Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent wealth management business, announced it has agreed to acquire a 19.99 per cent stake in China Life Pension Company Limited, the largest... Read more continue reading

Australian custody and administration sector nears $2.5 trillion 

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The Australian custodial and administration sector grew strongly in the first half of 2014 to just under $2.5 trillion, according to data released yesterday by the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA).... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees reduce cash in favour of international shares

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Australian’s self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees have turned their focus to international markets to realise more gains, after continued low interest rates deliver un-inspiring cash returns, according to the latest... Read more continue reading

Triple3 fund added to Macquarie Wrap

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The Triple3 Volatility Advantage Fund has been added as an investment option on Macquarie Wrap, as advisers seek to diversify client portfolios and better manage volatility. Triple 3 Partners was... Read more continue reading

Aussie launching world first ocean power project with Australian Ethical funding

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Australian Ethical Investment announced yesterday that they are investing in Atlantis Resources’ new tidal stream energy project based in Scotland to the tune of 9%[1] of the capital raising required for the initiative.... Read more continue reading

Institutional investors reveal their intentions for 2015 and beyond

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After several years of navigating high volatility and market uncertainty, the latest AMP Capital Institutional Investor Report reveals that institutional investors are now focussed on increasing returns for their clients.... Read more continue reading

Financial sector needs to seize the moment & focus on international opportunities

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The current environment could not be better for Australian entrepreneurs and business people – especially those in the financial services sector to seize the moment and capitalise on the commercial... Read more continue reading

$34 coffee highlights the inflation risks to retirement

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New data showing the price of a takeaway coffee could reach $34 in the future highlights the need for Australians to take action to help meet rising costs in their... Read more continue reading

China’s admired autocratic model is built on myths

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Autocratic capitalism as an economic development model has won converts in recent years, especially as the increase in wealth achieved by China’s dictatorship swamps that of, say, India’s system of... Read more continue reading