The medium term return potential for major assets – still constrained

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 Key points While the global economy is looking better than it has for years, relatively low investment yields from most major asset classes mean the medium term return outlook remains... Read more continue reading

FPA announces Andrew Denton, Maggie Beer and more for 2014 Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced broadcaster and television personality Andrew Denton as a keynote speaker for its 2014 Professionals Congress in Adelaide and renowned food personality... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical appoints Mason Willoughby-Thomas CFA as portfolio manager for the $277mn Australian Ethical Larger Companies Trust

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CIO David Macri steps down as PM of Larger Companies Trust to focus on strategic development of the current business and its offering “I am delighted to move Mason up to full control... Read more continue reading

Middletons Securities announces two key appointments to local team

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Middletons Securities has announced the addition of Andrew Winter and David Mead as Authorised Representatives to its local team to drive its expansion activity across the South Australian market.Middletons Securities... Read more continue reading

Best retail sales in six years

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Retail Trade; ANZ Job Ads; Weekly Petrol Prices; Inflation Gauge Retail trade rose by a larger-than-expected 0.6 per cent in June after a revised 0.3 per cent fall in May (previously... Read more continue reading

BOQ completes acquisition: unveils new look BOQ Specialist

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BOQ has officially completed its acquisition of the Professional Finance and Asset Finance & Leasing businesses from Investec Australia Limited. Brendan White, BOQ’s Group Executive for Business Banking, Agribusiness and... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 1 August, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global shares had a poor week with a range of issues reportedly weighing with more sanctions on Russia and worries about... Read more continue reading

FPA supports national campaign to improve financial literacy

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the National Financial Literacy Strategy 2014-17, launched last Friday by ASIC. The FPA is committed to ensuring that consumers have access to... Read more continue reading

FSC-DST CEO Survey reveals technology plays major role in delivering innovation

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New research has revealed that technology is essential to driving innovation in the financial services sector to meet changing customer needs and improve customer service, according to the 2014 FSC-DST... Read more continue reading

AFA Excellence in Education finalists announced

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The state winners of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2014 Excellence in Education Award (the Award), supported by Asteron Life, were announced at the AFA July National Roadshow. Head... Read more continue reading