AFA Responds to FSI Report

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the release of the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) report (the Report) following a 12-month review into the Australian financial system. AFA Chief... Read more continue reading

The Big Issues of 2015

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  For over a decade we have produced “The Big Issues” report – a report that has sought to highlight the issues that are expected to influence the economy over... Read more continue reading

FSI proposals to get top billing at SPAA conference

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The Financial System Inquiry (FSI) has put the spotlight on the financial advice industry, with strong proposals to improve the education, qualifications and professionalism of advisors providing Tier 1 advice.... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on the Murray Report

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The Financial System Inquiry released on Sunday by the Government lays the foundation for a strong and efficient financial system for Australia. John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council (FSC)... Read more continue reading

FSI gives SMSF sector ‘a ringing endorsement’

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Self-managed super funds received a pre-Christmas gift with the final report of the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) making no recommendations on imposing controls over expenses for the set up and... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes the release of the FSI Report

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes Sunday’s release of the Financial Systems Inquiry (FSI) Report. Many of the Report’s key recommendations align with the FPA’s 10-point plan, set out... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 5 December, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares mostly rose last week helped by good US economic data and a stabilisation in energy shares after their plunge the week... Read more continue reading

Review of 2014, outlook for 2015

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Key points 2014 has been a positive but somewhat constrained and messy year for investors as the global economy remained in a cyclical “sweet spot” despite various threats, but Australian... Read more continue reading

“Highly Recommended”: Epoch funds receive rating upgrade from Zenith

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The Grant Samuel Epoch Global Equity Shareholder Yield Funds, hedged and unhedged, have been awarded a ratings upgrade, from “Recommended” to “Highly Recommended”, from Zenith Investment Partners. The ratings upgrade... Read more continue reading

Westpac opens in Shanghai Free Trade Zone 

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Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) announced it has opened its first sub-branch in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ). Created as a testing ground for a number of economic reforms, the... Read more continue reading