Call to action by the Reserve Bank Governor

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Speech by Reserve Bank Governor The Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens delivered a speech “Economic Possibilities” A coach rallies his players The Reserve Bank Governor has delivered a powerful speech... Read more continue reading

Sunsuper and the FPA enter into advice partnership

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Sunsuper and the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) have announced the launch of a national advice referral program that is set to benefit many of the Fund’s 1.2 million... Read more continue reading

Financial Services is now Australia’s largest industry

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It’s official: New South Wales is now the fastest growing state in Australia. This is due to a booming growth in financial services which accounts for 11.5 per cent of... Read more continue reading

Australia-China FTA ‘opens door’ for super, financial services 

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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China has the potential to open up this massive market to Australia’s superannuation and financial services industries, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints new Inspire chair

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed Christine Swanson, Director of Prominent Financial Services, as Chair of its AFA Inspire initiative. Launched last year by the AFA, AFA Inspire... Read more continue reading

AMP completes strategic review of Genesys Wealth Advisers

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AMP has announced the completion of a strategic review of Genesys Wealth Advisers and an intention to rationalise the business and offer Genesys firms a smooth transition to other AMP... Read more continue reading

Life insurer TAL continues strong performance

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Australia’s largest life insurer TAL continues to pay out record benefits and claims while maintaining its strong performance, financial results for the six months to 30 September 2014 show. Results... Read more continue reading

AFA Foundation raises over $125,000

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Foundation has raised $128,625 from member and partner donations at various events over the past year which is continuing to be distributed among several... Read more continue reading

Strong business growth prompts appointment of new key account manager

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Grant Samuel Funds Management (GSFM) has appointed Huw O’Grady to the newly created role of key account manager – Victoria. The role has been created as a result of the... Read more continue reading

New agreements will give Australian fund managers direct access to China

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The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) along with measures to allow Australian fund managers direct access into China will significantly boost financial services trade between the two countries, the Financial... Read more continue reading