Leading advisory firms launch new MDA solution

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Specialist managed discretionary account operator, managedaccounts.com.au will soar past the $1 billion in assets under administration mark after launching services with two of Australia’s largest boutique financial advisory firms. Sydney-based Affinity Wealth Services... Read more continue reading

The Week Ahead, 17 February, 2014

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Events in the Crimea are expected to keep driving volatility across financial markets in the coming week The mid‑week US FOMC meeting, chaired by Janet Yellen, is likely to announce... Read more continue reading

Million dollar scholarship program boosts students’ success

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Young Australians have shared in more than $1 million worth of scholarships thanks to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and its program partners. This year the Bank has handed out more... Read more continue reading

Lending lifts to a 6-year high

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Lending finance Lending accelerates. Total lending finance rose by 1.7 per cent in January after rising by 2.6 per cent in December. Lending totalled $65.9 billion – a 6-year high. Lending... Read more continue reading

Does debt matter? The diverging tales of the eurozone and the emerging markets

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Bond markets are full of surprises. Core government bonds have been one of the strongest performing asset classes in 2014, propelled in part by worrying signs of emerging market stress.... Read more continue reading

CommInsure is the AFA/PFL Life Insurance Company of the Year

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At a black-tie premier event held at the Westin Hotel in Sydney on Wednesday night, CommInsure was named the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)/Plan for Life (PFL) 2013 Life Company... Read more continue reading

New penalty regime for trustees gets thumbs up from SPAA

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the passage of legislation that implements an administrative penalty regime for SMSF trustees who breach the superannuation law. The penalties will apply... Read more continue reading

BT and School for Social Entrepreneurs launch Social Entrepreneur Incubator

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BT and the School for Social Entrepreneurs have  launched a new program to support Australia’s emerging social entrepreneurs. The SSE & BT Social Entrepreneur Incubator is an annual learning program... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints Ms Khanh-vy Ho (“KV”) as Regional Sales Manager Life Risk, Victoria

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Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited (Zurich) announced yesterday the appointment of Ms Khanh-vy (“KV”) Ho to the role of Regional Sales Manager Life Risk, Victoria. In this role Ms Ho will... Read more continue reading

SME Association of Australia undergoes board restructure

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In late February, SME Association of Australia (SMEAA) Founder and Executive Chairman Matthew Johnson announced his intention to step down as Executive Chairman of the SMEAA due to growing business... Read more continue reading