AFA supports enhanced register of financial advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has supported last week’s announcement by the Government on the establishment of an enhanced register of financial advisers, saying that it is another step forward... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 24 October, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets continue to recover from their recent falls helped by a combination of good earnings news in the US, better... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes Federal Government public register of advisers

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“Access to key information about planners will improve trust in financial planning” The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes last week’s announcement that the Government will establish an enhanced, industry-wide public register... Read more continue reading

FSC strongly supports enhanced public register of financial advisers

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The Financial Services Council strongly supports the Register of Financial Advisers announced last week by the Government. The register has significantly expanded the initial proposal to include details on financial advisers and their... Read more continue reading

Adviser register should assist consumers: SPAA

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) supports the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a register of financial advisers as it should provide practical assistance to consumers wanting financial advice they... Read more continue reading

International Investment Fund Associations assemble in Canberra to discuss global issues

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At the 28th Annual Conference of The International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), held here this week, delegates from more than 27 countries met to discuss the challenges of an aging... Read more continue reading

Encouraging Chinese data; Land in demand

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Chinese manufacturing; Land sales China manufacturing: The “flash” manufacturing gauge was 50.4 in October – a three-month high. Land sales: The Housing Industry Association reported that land sales rose 10 per cent... Read more continue reading

ARRIA appoints permanent managing director

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The Association of Real Return Investment Advisers (ARRIA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Jacques as the General Manager commencing 1 October 2014. Philip Reid who took on... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank can rest easy on inflation

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Consumer price index Tame inflation: The Consumer Price Index – the main measure of inflation in Australia – rose by 0.5 per cent in the September quarter, in line with expectations.... Read more continue reading

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (PIC) receives ratings from Lonsec and Zenith 

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PIC now officially open to investors As it officially opens to investors, Perpetual Investments’ first listed investment company – the Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited (ASX: PIC) – has received... Read more continue reading