2014-15 Aust Budget – heading back to surplus

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Key points After a 2013-14 deficit of $49.9bn, the budget deficit for 2014-15 is now projected to be $30bn, down from $34bn in the Mid-Year Economic Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). For... Read more continue reading

Budget update­ by Dalton Nicol Reid Portfolio Management—what are the implications?

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Following the release of the 2014–15 Budget, we note the following implications for the economy: Mild drag on growth—the Budget looks for a substantial shrinking of the deficit—from 3.1% of... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on 2014 Federal Budget

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The 2014-15 Commonwealth Budget will make a substantial contribution to restoring long term budget sustainability according to the Financial Services Council. John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council said:... Read more continue reading

FPA boosts senior ranks ahead of next phase professionalism push

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has bolstered its senior ranks with a new executive role designed to promote and strengthen the growth of the financial planning profession in... Read more continue reading

2014 AFA Conference: Innovation is the key

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Preparations for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s National Conference in Cairns this October are well progressed, with the program designed to encourage advisers to take the initiative in driving... Read more continue reading

Record run for construction lending

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Housing finance The number of new owner-occupier housing loans fell by 0.9 per cent in March. The number of loans by owner-occupiers for the construction of homes rose by 2.1 per cent... Read more continue reading

Investor First Week kicks off in Australia and New Zealand to encourage investors to take action on integrity

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Investors being asked to assert CFA’s Statement of Investor Rights CFA Societies in Australia and New Zealand have kicked off Investor First Week today to encourage investors to assert their... Read more continue reading

Suzanne White to head Beazley’s accident and health business in Australia

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Suzanne White has been appointed to head Beazley’s accident and health business in Australia with effect from May 1. Ms White joined Beazley in July 2012 with extensive insurance industry... Read more continue reading

OneVue rebrands, defines vision for 2014

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OneVue has defined its vision for 2014 and beyond while undergoing a rebranding exercise and officially launching its new public website and company logo. OneVue group chief executive Connie Mckeage... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 9 May, 2014

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  Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw more messy and volatile trading in share markets with dovish comments by US and European central... Read more continue reading