Weekly market update – week ending 2 October, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week has seen a real roller coaster ride for shares, with sharp falls early in the week – which... Read more continue reading

Sustaining success – 16 ‘Green Stars’ for Standard Life Investments

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager and one of the largest real estate managers in Europe, has collected a total of 16 ‘Green Stars’ in the 2015 Global Real... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super scores CANSTAR hat-trick

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For the third year running, Local Government Super’s Accumulation Scheme has been awarded a five-star rating for outstanding value from CANSTAR. This is the highest rating granted by the independent,... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management’s new house view on global equities moves to neutral

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Less optimistic view of U.S. corporate earnings moves global equities to neutral from overweight Shifts forecasted timing of Fed’s credit tightening to October or December 2015 China’s economy continues to... Read more continue reading

Australians will get a boost in retirement savings under super reforms

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Average working Australians would have thousands of dollars more in their retirement savings if bigger superannuation funds faced stronger competitive tensions, the Financial Services Council said yesterday. A new report... Read more continue reading

SuperStream – up to scratch or down the drain for SMSFs

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It is imperative that SMSF trustees have an active electronic service address (ESA) to ensure they are compliant with SuperStream, says Graeme Colley, the SMSF Association’s Director of Technical and... Read more continue reading

International diversification the key to portfolio growth

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Market movements in recent times have reinforced the need for portfolio diversification, both within asset classes and by geographic region, said David Bryant head of Australian Unity Investments. In recent... Read more continue reading

AFA announces rising star finalists

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the finalists in the 11th AFA Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), supported by ANZ Wealth. The Award recognises the... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia appoints Chief Group Insurance Officer

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Leading life insurer AIA Australia yesterday announced the appointment of Stephanie Phillips to the role of Chief Group Insurance Officer, responsible for distribution, product, pricing and operations across Australia. Ms Phillips,... Read more continue reading

FPA unveils speakers for TED style FPA Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has unveiled six of its ‘Shaping Futures’ keynote session speakers for the recently announced TED style format for this year’s FPA Professionals Congress. Taking place... Read more continue reading