Allied Finance (WA) Appoints Mark Caddy as new Managing Director

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Leading Perth headquartered finance broking and lending company Security Allied Finance Pty Ltd trading as Allied Finance (WA) has announced the appointment of Mark Caddy as its new Managing Director.... Read more continue reading

Financial planners inspired to achieve greatness at 2014 Professionals Congress

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According to the CEO of the FPA, Mark Rantall, the aim of the annual Congress has always been to provide leadership and deliver the latest in education and self-development opportunities... Read more continue reading

Good, but not great economic growth

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National accounts Another quarter of growth: The record-breaking economic expansion is currently in its 24th year. The Australian economy grew by 0.3 per cent in the September quarter after a... Read more continue reading

ASIC explained: What does it do and why should Australians care?

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Greg Medcraft, Chairman, Australian Securities and Investments Commission gave a speech yesterday to the National Press Club of Australia, in Canberra. He discussed three main topics: ASIC’s role and why... Read more continue reading

Cormann stance on register gets SPAA’s backing

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The Federal Government’s statement that it is committed to ensuring that the promised register of financial advisors will have to include their qualifications and professional association membership is welcomed by... Read more continue reading

AFA sets record straight on FChFP Education Designation

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is setting the record straight following media reporting yesterday on the curriculum of the AFA’s professional financial adviser designation, the Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner (FChFP).... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 28 November, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares generally had a good week helped by mostly good economic data and as the Chinese easing and expectations for more... Read more continue reading

ATO figures inject logic into the SMSF debate

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Industry fears that young people are rushing to set up self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are not supported by the latest statistics on this superannuation sector from the Australian Taxation Office.... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital positions its business for continued growth

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AMP Capital has announced changes to its leadership team to reflect the business’s updated growth strategy and to continue to meet the needs of clients around the world. AMP Capital... Read more continue reading

Perpetual Investments hires James Holt as Senior Investment Specialist

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Perpetual Investments has appointed James Holt as Senior Investment Specialist. In this role, Mr Holt will provide technical investment advice and support to advisers, on a range of asset classes... Read more continue reading