PIS strengthens business consulting to support growth

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Centrepoint Alliance last Friday announced two new appointments to Professional Investment Services’ Business Consulting team, Darren Black and Ryan Goodfellow further strengthening their business consulting capability to support adviser practice... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees acquires ANZ Trustees

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Listed financial services organisation Equity Trustees Limited (EQT) has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of ANZ Trustees (ANZT) for $150 million. The acquisition will be funded by an equity... Read more continue reading

Global deflation, a dangerous side effective of QE

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Deflation is a very real and mounting threat which must be aggressively combated before it completely derails a global recovery, according to a respected London-based economist. Speaking at van Eyk’s... Read more continue reading

FPA announces winners of inaugural Financial Planning Research Grants to academics

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The Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC) yesterday announced the two winners of the inaugural FPEC University Research Grants. The winners of the grants have been named as a team from... Read more continue reading

Investors going global to manage risk

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows investors looking for international investment opportunities to help manage volatility After a volatile start to 2014, appetite for overseas assets was up with... Read more continue reading

‘Unlock SMSFs capital to help grow Australian Economy ‘ – SPAA to Murray

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Infrastructure and Corporate Bonds: Make SMSF investing easier The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has urged the Australian government’s Financial System Inquiry (FSI) to look at ways the growing... Read more continue reading

Consumers have a preference for digital engagement in financial services − FSC Murray Review submission

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Australia’s financial system must provide flexibility and innovation which addresses the ever-increasing demands from consumers to use digital technology now and into the future. “More than ever, consumers are relying... Read more continue reading

Financial System Inquiry submission recommends consideration of professionalism, fairness and co-regulation

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has submitted its recommendations to the Financial System Inquiry with a view to creating a more efficient, effective and innovative financial system, consistent... Read more continue reading

DST Global Solutions appoints David Rhind, solutions manager, Anova Performance

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DST Global Solutions, a market-leading provider of technology solutions for the investment management industry, yesterday announced the appointment of David Rhind, Solutions Manager, Anova Performance for Asia-Pacific. Mr Rhind is... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 4 April, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week has seen gains in share markets and a further increase in bond yields on the back of mostly... Read more continue reading