ASIC releases follow-up term deposit report

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ASIC last week released a report that highlights improved industry practice and better outcomes for investors in relation to the automatic rollover of term deposits. The report reveals that consumer... Read more continue reading

Equity: the appeal of high-dividend-yield stocks in medium-and long-term investments

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Nikko AM, the global parent company of Tyndall AM, conducted research last year into stocks with high dividend yields and was of the opinion that: Relatively high returns could be... Read more continue reading

Video: Zurich’s three key themes in three minutes

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View the latest edition of the Zurich’s three key themes in three minutes with investment specialist, Angus Crennan which covers: Shadow Banking in China US crude oil has recached production... Read more continue reading

2013 Australian large companies sector report released

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The yield thematic which has driven the strong returns of the Australian stock market over the past twelve months may have run its course, according to Zenith’s Australian Large Companies... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes registrations to Your Congress

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The FPA today announced that Erin Brockovich will be the final addition to the impressive line-up of speakers presenting to delegates of the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) inaugural National Congress... Read more continue reading

IRESS delivers Australia’s preferred solution for FoFA fee disclosure

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Advice businesses representing more than 8,000 advisers have embraced IRESS’ XPLAN-­‐CommPay solution to meet Fee Disclosure Statement (FDS) obligations imposed by the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms. Amongst these... Read more continue reading

Inevitable future inflation will favour resources…

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The resource sector continues to be under pressure despite the raging bull market in the US. Unfortunately the currently tepid recovery in the US. economy, as a serviced based economy,... Read more continue reading

CBA Economics: Retail trade subdued in May

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Retail trade grew by 0.1% in May to stand at a lacklustre 2.3% higher through the year. Spending was strongest at department stores and on clothing and footwear. Subdued retail... Read more continue reading

Video: Eyes on super – the measurement of super

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The first of many issues under SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA’s) magnifying glass as part of the Eyes on Super campaign is the measurement of superannuation tax concessions. According to SPAA, the current... Read more continue reading

AFA Welcomes Certainty on Conflicted Remuneration, Grandfathering and TASA

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the release of the finalised Grandfathering regulation and the passing of the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) amendments in the Senate. Brad... Read more continue reading