BetaShares’ new pair of Funds allows investors to back their view on outlook for US equities

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BetaShares, a leading Australian manager of exchange traded products, yesterday announced the launch of two new investment funds on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The newly launched Funds allow Australian investors... Read more continue reading

Time running out for accountants wanting to be licensed

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Accountants are fast running out of time to become licensed, warns the SMSF Association’s Head of Education Services Liz Ward and Licensing for Accountants CEO Kath Bowler. “July 1 next... Read more continue reading

AFA continues support for advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is continuing to proactively support advisers as reforms proposed by the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) are shaped. AFA CEO Brad Fox said, “It is... Read more continue reading

Adviser recruitment and placement has changed…industry insight and experience a must says Tynan

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The critical and strategic importance for dealer groups and advisory practices to utilise the skills and services of industry professionals when recruiting advisers was brought home to Connect Financial Service... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital and Infrastructure Capital Group to acquire Port Hedland International Airport

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AMP Capital and Infrastructure Capital Group (ICG) have secured approval from Town of Port Hedland Council to take over the 50-year lease of its international airport for $205 million. The... Read more continue reading

Soft landing for construction work

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Construction work done Construction activity lifts: Construction work done in the June quarter rose by 1.6 per cent, driven by a 5.6 per cent rebound in engineering work. Residential work... Read more continue reading

AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award semi-finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the semi-finalists in the 2015 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). The Award, developed in 2011 as a... Read more continue reading

Key findings from the Investment Trends 2015 Planner Risk Report:

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Implementation of Trowbridge recommendations would push more planners towards holistic advice Planners remain very willing to leave underperforming insurers A significant number of planners are actively looking for new insurer... Read more continue reading

Applying for a limited AFS licence – the time to act is now

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Currently accountants are allowed to provide limited advice on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) without the need for an Australian financial services (AFS) licence. ASIC is reminding those accountants without an... Read more continue reading

Confidence eases from 7-week highs

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Weekly consumer confidence Consumer sentiment: The weekly ANZ/Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating fell by 0.2 per cent last week to stand 0.4 per cent lower than a year ago. What... Read more continue reading