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

Home loans lift but first home buyer share at record lows

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Weekly petrol prices; Housing finance; Job advertisements Home loans lift: The number of new owner-occupier housing loans rose by 1.1 per cent in November, the tenth increase in the past 11... Read more continue reading

Weekly Economic Perspective: week beginning 13 January

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The Week Ahead The transition from mining to non‑mining led growth is on track.  Next week’s data on housing lending, consumer sentiment, construction, employment and dwelling starts will provide further... Read more continue reading

CFA Institute awards research prizes to professors from Tsinghua University, Sungkyunkwan University and Sogang University

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Research on pre-IPO financing sheds light on cost and performance of cross-border listings CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has recognised Professor Ning Jia of Tsinghua University in... Read more continue reading