SPAA to host State Technical Conferences for SMSF professionals

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has organised an exciting program for its annual State Technical Conferences series that begins in Sydney on 22 July. The day-long conferences, titled... Read more continue reading

Strongest jobs growth in six years

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Labour force Jobs rise again: Employment rose by 14,200 in April after a revised 14,200 lift in jobs in March (previously reported as an 18,100 increase in jobs). Full-time jobs rose... Read more continue reading

2014/15 Budget Preview

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The Commission of Audit set out the fiscal parameters. The Government’s initial response will come on Budget night. The Budget will be “tough” – but measures may be back‑end loaded.... Read more continue reading

Certitude bolsters client service team with new appointment

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Certitude Global Investments (Certitude), a leading provider of global asset management skill, has added to its growing team with the appointment of Tim Williams to an Adviser Relationship Manager role. In... Read more continue reading

Exports to China soar to a record $100 billion

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International Trade Healthy trade surplus: Australia’s trade accounts narrowed from a revised trade surplus of $1,257 million (previously $1,200 million) to a surplus of $731 million in March. Exports to China... Read more continue reading

TAL Board director appointments

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The Chair of Australia’s largest life insurer TAL, Rob Thomas yesterday announced the appointment of two new directors to the TAL Board. Experienced non-executive director and former insurance executive Duncan... Read more continue reading

Mr. Rollo Sherriff, ABC four corners and Fairfax Media

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Last night’s ABC Four Corners programme “Banking Bad” aired details regarding the activities of banned FPA member Mr Rollo Sherriff. Last night’s story was a follow-up a Fairfax Media’s weekend report (“Rollo... Read more continue reading

HUB24 announces solid march quarter

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HUB24 CEO Andrew Alcock yesterday announced the March quarter update for the company and the innovative platform provider recorded Net Inflows for the period of $108.7m, including a record Net... Read more continue reading

Building approvals consolidate; Petrol price to ease

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Dwelling approvals; TD Inflation Gauge; New Car Sales; Weekly petrol prices Dwelling approvals consolidate: Dwelling approvals fell by 3.5 per cent in March. Approvals are still up 20 per cent over... Read more continue reading

New award supports emerging professionals in honour of industry pioneer Gwen Fletcher AM

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has today announced the institution of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, a prize that will be awarded to the highest achieving student in the CFP®... Read more continue reading