2013 – Weakest job creation in 17 years

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Labour force Jobs down: Employment fell by 22,600 in December after a revised 10,500 gain in jobs in November (previously reported as a 21,000 increase in jobs). Full-time jobs fell by... Read more continue reading

Principal Real Estate Investors expands global real estate team

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Shern-Ling Koh and Julian Mittag to focus on investment opportunities in Asia Principal Real Estate Investors have announced the hiring of Shern-Ling Koh and Julian Mittag as portfolio managers within... Read more continue reading

The most used and abused phrases of 2013

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The media and markets’ love of neologisms can obscure the investment reality New global themes and trends, usually relayed and reinforced by the 24-hour news cycle, have a funny way... Read more continue reading

Andy Marshall appointed to strategic sales role

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Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited (Zurich) announced today that Mr Andy Marshall has been appointed to the national role of Head of Sales Strategies and Research, Life Risk. In this... Read more continue reading

2014 – a list of lists

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Key points Thanks to improving growth and very easy monetary conditions, 2014 is likely to be another year of good returns for investors, albeit a bit slower than in 2013.... Read more continue reading

Comparing superannuation sectors ‘a futile exercise’

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The latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) figures on investment performance and fees for self managed super funds highlight the futility of comparing these funds with other superannuation sectors. Graeme Colley,... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute announces new leadership team

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New president Daniel Smith outlines key priorities for 2014 The Actuaries Institute (the Institute) today formally announced the appointment of Daniel Smith as 2014 Institute President. He will be joined... Read more continue reading

Deutsche Bank and Link Market Services reach agreement for sale of registrar services GmbH

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Deutsche Bank has reached an agreement with Link Market Services (Link), a leading provider of share registry and associated value added services in Australasia, on the sale of registrar services... Read more continue reading

ATO figures show SMSF borrowings prudent

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The growth in SMSF borrowings has grown steadily over the five years to 30 June 2012, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) figures. Graeme Colley, Director, Technical and Professional... Read more continue reading

Financial Index Wealth Accountants to acquire Centric Wealth

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Deal creates one of Australia’s largest non-aligned financial advisory businesses, with over A$7.6bn funds under advice Financial Index Wealth Accountants (“FIWA“ or “Findex”) has entered into a Bid Implementation Agreement... Read more continue reading