Peters MacGregor Capital Management’s Global Equity Fund joins retail platforms BT Wrap & Asgard

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The Peters MacGregor Global Equity Fund, one of Australia’s longest running global equity funds, has been added to the BT Wrap and Asgard platforms. The Fund provides clients with investments... Read more continue reading

Technical conferences crucial for SMSF professionals who want to stay abreast of super discussions

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The SMSF Association has prepared a challenging program for its annual State Technical Conference Series that aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of SMSF specialists to assist them provide... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF celebrates success of members and students

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced its latest Fellows, Senior Associates, Honorary Members and top achieving students at the annual Celebrating Success Awards.... Read more continue reading

Age pension tightening: a good start on national retirement policy  

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As Budget week begins, the Financial Services Council welcomes the tightening of the age pension announced by Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison. This is one step towards developing a... Read more continue reading

AMP Limited reports first quarter cashflows, AUM and wealth protection update

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AMP Limited yesterday reported cashflows, assets under management (AUM) and an update on its wealth protection business for the first quarter to 31 March 2015. AMP Chief Executive Craig Meller said:... Read more continue reading

Link Group builds on technology investment, announces new Melbourne base

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Leading superannuation administration, data analytics and registry company Link Group yesterday announced the location of its new Melbourne offices at 727 Collins Street, Docklands. Having invested more than $300 million in... Read more continue reading

Jobs figures – employment falls in April

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Labour Force – April 2015 Employment fell by by a small 2.9k in April following an upwardly revised 48.1k lift in March (previously reported as +37.7k). The fall in employment... Read more continue reading

Hours worked lifts at the fastest pace in four years

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Labour force Jobs losses: Employment fell by 2,900 in April after rising by a revised 48,200 in March (previously estimated at a 37,700 gain in jobs). Full-time jobs fell by... Read more continue reading

The RBA cuts the cash rate to a new record low

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Key points The RBA’s latest rate cut along with downwards pressure on the value of the $A should help Australian economic growth pick up to around trend next year. While... Read more continue reading

ASIC to give guidance on review and remediation in the financial advice industry

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ASIC will develop a regulatory guide on review and remediation programs conducted by Australian financial services licensees that provide financial advice. Over the last few years ASIC has negotiated a... Read more continue reading