FoFA regulatory freeze welcomed by advice profession

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Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Chief Executive Mark Rantall says the ‘good faith’ decision to place on hold the introduction of regulatory amendments to FoFA legislation is a welcome... Read more continue reading

Pause to FoFA changes prudent and sensible

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The Financial Services Council said the government’s decision to pause changes to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regulations is prudent and sensible. John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services... Read more continue reading

Charter awards honour valued partnerships financial planners form with their clients

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AMP’s Charter Financial Planning has announced the winners of its two national financial planning awards, the Gerald Lippman Perpetual Trophy and the National Value of Advice Award. Mr Dennis Bateman... Read more continue reading

Certitude Global Investments expands Melbourne team

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Certitude Global Investments (Certitude) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Savedra as Business Solutions Manager in an expanding Melbourne team. Ms Savedra steps into the newly created role, with responsibility... Read more continue reading

Actuate Alliance Services rebrands to SFG Alliance Services

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With a vision of becoming the leading service provider for non-aligned Australian Financial Services Licensee (AFSL) partners in Australia, Actuate Alliance Services has rebranded to SFG Alliance Services. Dan Powell,... Read more continue reading

Motorists benefit from higher $A, lower crude price

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Weekly petrol prices; Chinese “Flash” PMI Petrol prices fall for second straight week: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average Australian price of unleaded petrol fell by... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 21 March, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week has seen worries about Ukraine fade but concerns the Fed will raise rates earlier than expected take centre... Read more continue reading

Dalton Nicol Reid announces new CEO

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Dalton Nicol Reid has announced the appointment of Robert White as its new Chief Executive Officer and Head of Distribution. Jamie Nicol, Director and CIO said the new appointment was... Read more continue reading

Lonsec reviews Market Vectors Australian Equal Weight ETF

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Market Vectors ETFs (Market Vectors), the exchange traded fund (ETF) business of US-based investment manager Van Eck Global, today announced it has received an ‘Investment GradeIndex’ rating from research house,... Read more continue reading

Business Investment Outlook

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Business investment will decline noticeably over the next few years as the mining capex downturn accelerates. The largest impact will be in the engineering construction space.  Non‑mining engineering construction growth... Read more continue reading