Specialists to hone practical skills at SMSFA National Conference

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Specialist members will have the opportunity to participate in practical, hands-on workshops over the two-and-half days of the SMSF Association 2016 National Conference being held in Adelaide from February 17-19.... Read more continue reading

Antares Equities appoints new General Manager

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Antares Equities yesterday announced the appointment of Brendan Donohoe as General Manager. “I’m extremely excited and honoured to be appointed General Manager of a business with the outstanding reputation of Antares... Read more continue reading

It’s time to talk to HNWs about including a charity

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With Australia set to experience the greatest ever intergenerational transfer of wealth over the next two decades, financial advisers have a key role to play in increasing the charitable giving... Read more continue reading

BetaShares expands distribution team following record ETF market growth

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BetaShares, a leading Australian manager of exchange traded funds, has announced the appointment of Tania Smyth as National Manager – Adviser Services. With over 15 years’ experience in financial services,... Read more continue reading

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