Whitepaper advocates that professional services outsourcing is less motivated by cost

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The most successful organisations have derived value from outsourcing in many ways beyond cost cutting. A recently released white paper postulates that businesses are able to drive growth, manage the... Read more continue reading

SuperStream decision right for consumers and the industry

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The Financial Services Council yesterday welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Finance to grant superannuation funds more flexibility in complying with the new SuperStream arrangements. John Brogden, CEO of... Read more continue reading

SPAA makes two key appointments to executive team

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has made two key appointments to its executive team. Richard Hockney has been appointed General Manager, Corporate Development, and Joshua Geers is the... Read more continue reading

Early access arrangements for superannuation essential for those who need it

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The Financial Service Council said yesterday that an early access regime for super will be needed if the preservation age is to be lifted. This recognises that some Australians will... Read more continue reading

Launch of AMSI Intern – ACFS Financial Services Internship Program

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The Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) has partnered with the Australian Mathematical and Science Institute (AMSI) with ‘AMSI Intern Program’ to launch an innovative PhD intern program aimed at... Read more continue reading

New appointments to wills and estate planning team meet increased business demand

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Growth in demand for its wills and estate planning business has seen Equity Trustees appoint two new recruits. Ms Catherine Elversson and Mr Andrew Woods have been appointed as estate... Read more continue reading

Petrol price falls below $1.50 a litre

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Weekly petrol prices Petrol price fall: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average Australian price of petrol fell by 0.7 cents per litre to 149.5 cents a... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 23 May, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Most share markets managed to rise over the last week, but the lack of momentum seen all year remains a feature.... Read more continue reading

Retail investors and SMSFs set to benefit from ASX mFund settlement service

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Equity Trustees and its award winning investment manager partners PIMCO, LaSalle and SG Hiscock & Company have made 14 funds available on the mFund settlement service, with more set to... Read more continue reading

Future of Financial Advice: FPA releases FoFA White Paper

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) says a relevant and professional future for financial advice in Australia must uphold and adhere to the fundamental principle of preserving the best... Read more continue reading