14th Annual Financial Planning Week kicks off

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FPA continues commitment to consumers Regardless of age, one thing is for certain – Australians could be doing more to make their financial future look brighter. And often it is... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial sponsors rising junior sports star Hana Basic

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La Trobe Financial deeply believes in investing in the future of our country and has recently decided to sponsor Ms Hana Basic, one of Australia’s elite junior athletic champions. Hana... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 22 August, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets continued to move up over the past week helped by a combination of good economic data in the US,... Read more continue reading

AMP reports A$382 million net profit for 1H 14

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AMP Limited has reported a net profit of A$382 million for the half year to 30 June 2014[1], down  3 per cent on A$393 million reported for 1H 13. Underlying profit[2] was... Read more continue reading

Westpac Institutional Bank appoints Rachel Slade as General Manager, Global Transactional Services

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Westpac has announced the appointment of Rachel Slade to the position of General Manger, Global Transactional Services (GTS). A member of Westpac Institutional Bank’s Executive Team, Ms Slade will oversee global transactional... Read more continue reading

In-house asset rules a trap for SMSF advisors, trustees

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The in-house asset rules pose one the biggest pitfalls for SMSF trustees and their professional advisors, says Graeme Colley, Director, Technical and Professional Standards, of the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).... Read more continue reading

Perpetual Investments appoints George Moromalos as Head of Research and Consultant Relationships

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Perpetual Investments yesterday announced it has appointed George Moromalos as Head of Research and Consultant Relationships. Mr Moromalos will join Perpetual Investments on Monday 22 September and moves into the role... Read more continue reading

AMP lifts adviser education standards and launches customer panel

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AMP has announced it will implement a series of measures across its licensee groups that aim to significantly lift the bar on adviser professionalism and reinforce its existing commitment to... Read more continue reading

HUB24 to acquire boutique licensee Paragem

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HUB24  is pleased to announce it has executed an agreement to acquire the independently owned financial planning licensee Paragem Pty Ltd (Paragem). Paragem is a leading boutique dealer group, founded... Read more continue reading

AFA Supports AMP on Lifting Adviser Standards

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has endorsed measures announced yesterday by AMP relating to professional adviser development, following the release of AMP’s financial results and accompanying statements. AFA CEO Brad... Read more continue reading