Sales continue to lift across the nation

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Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Index Economy-wide spending grew at modest pace in July, extending the period of rising sales across the nation. The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI) –... Read more continue reading

RBA Governor says growth could be higher. It’s not just about interest rates

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RBA Governor’s Testimony – August 2014 The Governor’s opening statement forecast that growth of 2‑3%pa is the most likely outcome for 2014/15 and inflation to remain consistent with the 2%... Read more continue reading

Last Year’s Top Performing Equity Manager Wins Another 5-star rating

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Last year’s best performing equity manager Millinium Capital has confirmed its reputation as the rising star of Australian funds management after its fixed income portfolio was awarded Morningstar’s top rating.... Read more continue reading

SPAA expands member education services with technical mentoring program

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has developed a new online technical mentoring program for its specialist members, says Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery. The new educational program, available to... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management unveils global multi-asset capability, integrates experience and assets in Asia

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Global investors’ increasing demand for multi-asset investment strategies is driving Nikko Asset Management, a related company to Tyndall Investment Management Limited, to form a specialist portfolio management team in Singapore,... Read more continue reading

CBA Economics: RBA maintains stable cash rate outlook.

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RBA Board Minutes – August 2014 The RBA maintained its guidance that “the most prudent course was likely to be a period of stability in rates”. The tone was in... Read more continue reading

Calling all planners: coveted financial planning awards now open

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The search for Australia’s top financial planners has kicked off again with submissions to the prestigious 2014 Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Awards now open. Mark Rantall, CEO of... Read more continue reading

Lonsec: Emerging markets investors should get active, consider specialists

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Lonsec publishes its annual GEM and Regional Equities Sector Review for 2014 Lonsec yesterday released its 2014 Global Emerging Markets and Regional Equities Sector Review, highlighting a challenging year for emerging... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 15 August, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets generally moved higher over the last week as some soft economic data highlighted the need for continued easy global... Read more continue reading

Van Eck Global expands Australia team to drive capabilities

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Van Eck Global has made several new appointments to its Australian team to help expand its institutional presence and its exchange traded fund business, Market Vectors ETFs, in the local... Read more continue reading