2014/15 Budget Preview

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The Commission of Audit set out the fiscal parameters. The Government’s initial response will come on Budget night. The Budget will be “tough” – but measures may be back‑end loaded.... Read more continue reading

Certitude bolsters client service team with new appointment

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Certitude Global Investments (Certitude), a leading provider of global asset management skill, has added to its growing team with the appointment of Tim Williams to an Adviser Relationship Manager role. In... Read more continue reading

Exports to China soar to a record $100 billion

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International Trade Healthy trade surplus: Australia’s trade accounts narrowed from a revised trade surplus of $1,257 million (previously $1,200 million) to a surplus of $731 million in March. Exports to China... Read more continue reading

TAL Board director appointments

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The Chair of Australia’s largest life insurer TAL, Rob Thomas yesterday announced the appointment of two new directors to the TAL Board. Experienced non-executive director and former insurance executive Duncan... Read more continue reading

Mr. Rollo Sherriff, ABC four corners and Fairfax Media

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Last night’s ABC Four Corners programme “Banking Bad” aired details regarding the activities of banned FPA member Mr Rollo Sherriff. Last night’s story was a follow-up a Fairfax Media’s weekend report (“Rollo... Read more continue reading

HUB24 announces solid march quarter

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HUB24 CEO Andrew Alcock yesterday announced the March quarter update for the company and the innovative platform provider recorded Net Inflows for the period of $108.7m, including a record Net... Read more continue reading

Building approvals consolidate; Petrol price to ease

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Dwelling approvals; TD Inflation Gauge; New Car Sales; Weekly petrol prices Dwelling approvals consolidate: Dwelling approvals fell by 3.5 per cent in March. Approvals are still up 20 per cent over... Read more continue reading

New award supports emerging professionals in honour of industry pioneer Gwen Fletcher AM

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has today announced the institution of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, a prize that will be awarded to the highest achieving student in the CFP®... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 2 May, 2014

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 Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week was mixed for share markets. US, European and Japanese shares rose slightly on the back of mostly good... Read more continue reading

FSC supports rise in preservation age: Commission of Audit Report

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The Financial Services Council has today supported the Commission of Audit’s recommendation to reduce the gap between the preservation age and Age Pension to five years. John Brogden, CEO of... Read more continue reading