Coalition’s financial services policies will deliver certainty and stability to the financial services industry

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The Coalition’s financial services policies will deliver certainty and stability to Australian retirees that their superannuation will not be tinkered with, Greg Cooper, chairman of the Financial Services council and... Read more continue reading

Have conversations about aged care sooner rather than later

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Unpalatable as it may be, clients should be encouraged to have sensitive discussions with their families about aged care needs sooner rather than later if they want to avoid potential... Read more continue reading

South Korean investors increase appetite for Australian property and infrastructure

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Foreign direct investment flow from South Korea into the Australian market is set to hit a record high in 2013, with institutional investors in Australia’s fourth largest trade market buoyed... Read more continue reading

AMP updates North Guarantee

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AMP has updated the guarantee menu on its North platform, putting in place three new funds under the North Guarantee. The North Guarantee gives customers access to a diverse investment... Read more continue reading

Rice Warner implements retirement savings equity

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Consulting firm Rice Warner has adopted an innovative approach to bridging the retirement savings gap for its female employees. The initiative addresses a fundamental gender imbalance that affects the retirement... Read more continue reading

Risk and volatility remain in global markets

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Considerable risks still remain in international markets, and investors shouldn’t assume that the recent strong performance will continue, warns Chad Padowitz, chief investment officer at Wingate Asset Management. “At Wingate,... Read more continue reading

Top 10 tips for SMSFs in new FY – Super changes galore post July 1

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After surviving June 30 there are changes aplenty in the superannuation arena, says Michael Hallinan special counsel superannuation Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers: 1.    New powers for the ATO – the... Read more continue reading

Greater certainty key to long term infrastructure investment

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The way Australia solves its infrastructure challenges will impact the level of foreign investment flowing into the country, according to The Trust Company, Australia’s only trustee with licenses to operate... Read more continue reading

SMSFs direct share love affair

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Vanguard and Investment Trends release comprehensive new research on SMSF investors. Key points: SMSF assets grew to $496 billion in the year to March 2013 representing 32 per cent of... Read more continue reading

Fidelity launches new Australian small/mid cap equities fund – Fidelity Future Leaders Fund

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment (‘Fidelity’) has announced the launch of a new Australian Equities fund – the Fidelity Future Leaders Fund. The Fund will invest in stocks outside the ASX top... Read more continue reading