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

Central Bank Watch – August 2013

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Principal Global Investors yesterday released its monthly Central Bank Watch for August 2013. The report highlights data on business conditions, consumer confidence, job vacancies and retail sales pointing to a weakening economy... Read more continue reading

Lending lifts to 5-year high; Petrol price slides

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Petrol prices; Lending Finance; Credit & debit card lending Petrol prices: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average Australian price of unleaded petrol fell by 2.3 cents... Read more continue reading

Election is an opportunity to secure financial security for all Australians

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FPA calls on political parties to avoid election sloganeering and elevate genuine nation building from the ground up. With the September 7 federal election in full swing, the Financial Planning... Read more continue reading