Smartphone app to allow trans-Tasman business searches on the go

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Australians and New Zealanders will be able to quickly and easily find details on almost five million registered organisations names using their smartphone with the release of the NZAUConnect app.... Read more continue reading

AMP appoints Craig Meller Chief Executive Officer

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The Board of AMP Limited has appointed Craig Meller Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 1 January 2014. Mr Meller replaces Craig Dunn who will retire from AMP following... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for volunteers for “Ask an expert”

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As part of Financial Planning Week which will run from 26 August – 1 September, the FPA are relaunching our popular consumer service ‘Ask an Expert’. ‘Ask an Expert’ is an online... Read more continue reading

Consumer sentiment at its highest level since March 2013

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Consumer sentiment rose by 3.5% in August to be 9.4% higher than a year ago Sentiment was buoyed by the RBA’s latest rate cut, which occurred at the time the... Read more continue reading

AUI appoints head of institutional business

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Paul Banks has been appointed head of institutional business at Australian Unity Investments (AUI), reporting to Fiona Dunn, general manager – funds management. Mr Banks will be responsible for further... Read more continue reading

Financial Planning Association hosts 13th Financial Planning Week

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is set to hold the 13th annual Financial Planning Week from 26 August – 1 September. This week-long consumer initiative is designed to encourage, educate... Read more continue reading

Confidence in global markets continues to rise

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The Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index shows investors even more determined to go global The number of leading investors planning to increase their exposure to overseas assets rose in July,... Read more continue reading

PEFO non-event; Businesses still gloomy

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Pre-Election Economic & Fiscal Outlook; NAB business survey No change: It was almost certain that the Pre-Election Economic & Fiscal Outlook (PEFO) figures were going to be the same as those... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia urges action on employee rehabilitation and return to work programs

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Insurer stresses need for early intervention to improve employee wellbeing and company bottom lines Australian businesses are risking productivity levels by failing to implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs aimed at getting... Read more continue reading

Two BetaShares ETFs awarded Lonsec ‘Recommended Index’ ratings

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BetaShares has been awarded two further ‘Recommended Index’ ratings from Lonsec with Australia’s first fundamental index ETF being rated for the first time while the BetaShares Commodities Basket ETF was... Read more continue reading