AB steps up retail strategy with appointment of Melbourne-based regional manager

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The strategy by AllianceBernstein (AB) to build a presence in the retail market in Australia took another step forward today when the global asset manager announced that it has appointed... Read more continue reading

Aussie shareholders prepare for big payouts

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Economic and Financial market perspectives Cash payouts: Over the next two months, conservatively around $22 billion (or around 1.4 per cent of GDP) will be paid out by companies in... Read more continue reading

Emerging markets returns not for the faint hearted, says Lonsec

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Lonsec releases 2015 Global Emerging Markets and Regional Equity Sector Review Brave-hearted investors can still expect reasonable returns from emerging markets investment but should adopt a measured long term approach... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky Private Equity acquires pub portfolio

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Blue Sky Private Equity and Greg Maitland have today jointly acquired a portfolio of South Australian hotels in a business to be rebranded GM Hotels. The portfolio consists of 10... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes Emily Saint-Smith

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the appointment of Emily Saint-Smith to the role of Events Associate. Ms Saint-Smith will be responsible for delivering the AFA’s calendar of... Read more continue reading

Portfolio responsibilities offer big picture perspective

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Synchron has applauded the changes in ministerial responsibility announced in Canberra and in particular is delighted that the Small Business and Assistant Treasurer (and therefore Financial Services) ministries have been... Read more continue reading

Sydney house price growth reaches new high, falls in Perth, Darwin

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A new official report reveals house prices surged in the June 2015 quarter in Sydney to post their fastest annual growth yet of 18.9%, while values fell back in Perth... Read more continue reading

Cabinet appointments send the right signal to SMSF sector

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Having the portfolio of Assistant Treasurer in Cabinet and combined with Small Business is a very positive development for the self-managed super sector, says SMSF Association Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes new Assistant Treasurer O’Dwyer

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the appointment of The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Small Business, as well as the elevation... Read more continue reading

Statement from the Financial Services Council on the new Turnbull Ministry

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Turnbull government’s appointments of the Hon Scott Morrison as Treasurer and the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer as Assistant Treasurer. Both Ministers have significant policy... Read more continue reading