Weekly market & economic update – week ending 18 July, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global share markets had a messy week as good economic data, earnings reports and reduced concerns regarding Banco Espirito Santo helped... Read more continue reading

Financial planning profession rallies to the aid of disadvantaged young Australians

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Sponsorship, cyclist registrations and donations take Wheel Classic fundraising over half way to $100,000 target Five months out from the start of the Future2 Wheel Classic cycling fundraiser from Melbourne... Read more continue reading

State of the States July 2014

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How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment; construction work done; population growth;... Read more continue reading

Public register of advisers will enhance consumer protection

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement that the Government will establish an enhanced public register of financial planners. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA, said: “The Government’s commitment... Read more continue reading

New register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers

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The Financial Services Council said yesterday that the establishment of an enhanced public register of financial advisers will increase transparency for consumers. John Brogden, CEO of the FSC said: “The... Read more continue reading

PIMCO Appoints Adrian Stewart as Executive Vice President and Head of PIMCO Australia

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PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, has hired Adrian Stewart as Executive Vice President and Head of PIMCO Australia. Mr. Stewart will begin in August and report to Eric... Read more continue reading

FSC Response to Financial System Inquiry Interim Report

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The Financial Services Council yesterday welcomed the interim report of the Financial System inquiry. Superannuation The FSC agrees with Murray’s commentary that policy settings in superannuation lack stability. John Brogden,... Read more continue reading

AFA and Affinia make a stand on professional membership

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and national dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers have joined forces to strengthen practitioner professional development. AFA CEO Brad Fox said Affinia is one of... Read more continue reading

Financial Advice more accessible and affordable with FoFA reforms

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The Financial Services Council commends the Senate for supporting the amendments to the Future of Financial Advice laws yesterday. “With the critical support of cross bench Senators, the Government’s amendments... Read more continue reading

PIMCO names Eric J. Mogelof as Head of Asia Pacific

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PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, has appointed Eric J. Mogelof as Head of Asia Pacific. Mr. Mogelof, a Managing Director, will have management oversight responsibility for the firm’s... Read more continue reading