Zenith 2013 Infrastructure Sector Review

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The Listed Infrastructure sector performed very strongly over the past 12 months, with S&P Global Infrastructure Index returning over 20%. Zenith noted that “all nine funds that achieved a rating... Read more continue reading

AFA National Roadshow almost sold out

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Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane venues for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s National Roadshow (the AFA Roadshow) are almost at capacity as the event, which focuses on the age of... Read more continue reading

Russell appoints institutional business head in Australia

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Russell Investments today announced the appointment of Jodie Hampshire as its new Head of Institutional Business in Australia – a key role that will drive the firm’s evolving relationship with... Read more continue reading

SPAA takes aim at $2000 cap on self-education

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The Federal Government’s decision to cap tax deductions for self-education at $2000 flies in the face of its stated aim to improve professionalism across the financial services sector. The SMSF... Read more continue reading

CommSec: New data allays fears about Chinese economy

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Latest Chinese economic data The Chinese economy grew at 7.5 per cent annual pace in the June quarter – in line with forecasts.The economy grew by 1.7 per cent in... Read more continue reading

Fiona Rowland joins the Bennelong Group to head up new wealth management business

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Bennelong Group has appointed Fiona Rowland to lead a new wealth management and advisory strategy for the Group.  The appointment is in line with the Group’s strategy to expand its... Read more continue reading

The Hon Chris Bowen MP to open BEYOND 2013

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) is thrilled to announce the nation’s newly announced Treasurer as the opening speaker of BEYOND 2013. In one of his first major speaking engagements since becoming Treasurer,... Read more continue reading

Credit Suisse Equities (Australia) Limited pays $95,000 infringement notice penalty

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Credit Suisse Equities (Australia) Limited (“Credit Suisse”) has paid a penalty of $95,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (“MDP”). The penalty... Read more continue reading

Housing finance report – May 2013

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Total housing lending rose by 2.0% in May and is 15.5% higher over the year. Owner‑occupied lending continues to trend upwards. The number of loans to owner‑occupiers rose by 1.8%... Read more continue reading