Global Outlook – Inflation decoupling

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There has been a notable divergence in global inflation trends over the past year. Among the twenty large economies that we monitor, ten have seen an increase in consumer price... Read more continue reading

Zenith awards ‘Recommended’ rating to two additional BetaShares Funds

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Leading exchange traded fund provider BetaShares has been awarded two additional ‘Recommended’ ratings from research house Zenith for the Australian Top 20 Equity Yield Maximiser (managed fund) (YMAX) and the... Read more continue reading

AFA Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year grand finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have named the Grand Finalists in the prestigious 2014 AFA Adviser of the Year Award and in its newest award – AFA... Read more continue reading

AFA announces six rising star finalists

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the six finalists in the tenth AFA Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), supported by ANZ Wealth. The Award recognises... Read more continue reading

RBA Board Minutes – September 2014

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The RBA maintained its guidance that “the most prudent course was likely to be a period of stability in rates”. The tone was in line with previous Board minutes, but... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have yesterday announced the finalists in the 2014 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). The Award, which is offered annually, recognises... Read more continue reading

Shock slump in Chinese production growth

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Chinese Economic data Chinese economic data: Industrial production rose at a 6.9 per cent annual rate in August, the slowest growth in 5½ years (December 2008) and below forecasts. Retail sales rose... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 12 September, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets mostly pulled back over the last week as worries about the Fed, talk of tougher capital requirements for US... Read more continue reading

Investment focus at AFA National Conference – AFA partners with PortfolioConstruction Forum

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has partnered with PortfolioConstruction Forum to offer practitioner-focused investment content at the 2014 AFA National Adviser Conference to be held in Cairns, 12-14 October.... Read more continue reading

Sharing the secrets of successful savers

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An online poll conducted by ASIC’s MoneySmart has revealed the top five techniques used by successful savers.[1] Of those who are confident of achieving their savings goals: 78% say they... Read more continue reading