Financial literacy for women at the heart of new partnership

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday reinforced their commitment to improving the financial future of Australians by announcing a partnership with the not-for-profit social enterprise, 10thousandgirl. Created in 2009,... Read more continue reading

China: Investment slides to a 15-year low

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Chinese economic data Chinese retail sales rose at a 10.0 per cent annual rate in April – the slowest growth rate in nine years. The result was below forecasts (+10.5... Read more continue reading

The 2015-26 Australian Budget – repair, fair or dispair

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Key points The 2015-16 Budget has seen a shift in focus from budget repair towards supporting growth and fairness. Thanks to another blow to revenue the budget deficit for 2015-16... Read more continue reading

AFA response to the 2015-16 Federal Budget

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) considers the budget announcements to be broadly supportive of creating a confidence and momentum shift in the Australian economy. AFA CEO Brad Fox said... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees adds to WA estate planning team 

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Equity Trustees has further expanded its estate planning team in Western Australia with the appointment of Brigitte Hollett as estate planning lawyer. It follows the recent appointment of Stephanie Smith... Read more continue reading

FPA calls out small businesses as winners in 2015-16 Federal Budget

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has said the big winners of tonight’s “responsible” 2015-16 Federal Budget announcement are set to be small business owners. According to Dante De... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on the 2015 Federal Budget

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The Financial Services Council has welcomed the 2015 Federal Budget handed down by the Treasurer. Sally Loane, CEO of the FSC said: “Tonight is the first Budget in recent memory... Read more continue reading

All quiet on the superannuation front

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The Federal Government has again made good on its promise not to make any detrimental, unexpected changes to superannuation in its first term of office. In the Budget, handed down... Read more continue reading

BT Compact Wrap and Wholesale Plus Funds hit the mark

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BT Compact Wrap and Wholesale Plus Funds are hitting the mark with advisers and investors, providing a low-cost offer for clients with modest balances and less complex needs. More than... Read more continue reading

Aon launches Entrepreneurs in Residence program in Australia

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Aon has announced the launch of its Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) program in Australia, a community-driven initiative for high-growth companies led by women. This is Aon’s second instalment of the... Read more continue reading