Weekly market update – week ending 3 September, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week While shares managed to remain above recent lows they had a volatile week with most markets falling back over the week... Read more continue reading

Household incomes lift; Chinese tourists in vogue

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Tourism data; Household wealth and income distribution The latest comprehensive analysis of income and wealth levels provides a different perspective on wealth and home ownership. Inequality across Australian households has... Read more continue reading

Aussies most concerned about retirement and superannuation

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The 15th annual Financial Planning Week, run by The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has successfully concluded, revealing that retirement and superannuation top the list of Australians’ primary financial... Read more continue reading

Affinia awards winners announced

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National dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers recently presented its 2015 Adviser Awards. Affinia General Manager Craig Parker said the awards were a reflection of the talent within the Affinia network... Read more continue reading

Australia completes 24th consecutive year of growth

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National accounts Slower growth: The Australian economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the June quarter after a 0.9 per cent increase in the March quarter. Forecasts had centred on... Read more continue reading

Zurich provides advisers with robo-advice edge

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has given financial advisers a new way to enhance their client engagement experience with the launch of its new Wealth Index tool. The tool, which... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM Australia continues positive momentum with appointment of new institutional business head

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Nikko Asset Management Australia continues the momentum of its business with the appointment of Eddy Schipper as head of institutional business.  The newly created role will report to Managing Director,... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for balance between funding and affordable advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced it will respond to the Government’s consultation paper on the proposed industry funding model for ASIC, cautioning that any changes to... Read more continue reading

JBWere confirms new senior appointment

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 JBWere has announced Shamal Dass as the new JBWere Head of Philanthropic Services. Mr Dass joined JBWere in November 2012 and will lead a team dedicated to providing specialist advice... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association takes issue with CEDA on housing, contributions

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The SMSF Association says CEDA’s contribution to the retirement income system debate “misses the mark” in two important respects – recommending first home buyers have access to their super and... Read more continue reading