ASIC: Update on financial advisers exam

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ASIC has provided an update on the proposal to introduce a national examination for financial advisers. ASIC has decided to delay work on the implementation of the exam to allow appropriate... Read more continue reading

China’s shrinking workforce has big repercussions

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  The coming years will be favourable ones for Chinese workers seeking hefty pay rises. A big contraction in the labour force will help their bargaining position no end, as... Read more continue reading

Centuria Property Funds continues to boost senior team

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Centuria Capital’s (ASX:CNI) property funds management subsidiary, Centuria Property Funds, has announced the appointment of Victor Georos as Senior Portfolio Manager. A proven and respected leader in the property industry, Mr... Read more continue reading

Australian investors embrace Smart Beta strategies

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A new survey by AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) shows large Australian investors are embracing the growing global trend of Smart Beta, with the majority (85%) of surveyed local investors... Read more continue reading

Zenith retains RFM StockBank Recommended rating

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RFM StockBank (SBK) is a unique way to gain exposure to Australian red meat markets (cattle and sheep) in a managed fund environment and aims to provide investors with a... Read more continue reading

Centric Wealth: value not price is key to satisfied clients

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Centric Wealth has said that recent feedback from its clients indicated that a demonstration of value and capital security are more important than price when judging the overall value of... Read more continue reading

EQT expands private wealth services business

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As part of its strategy to further strengthen its private wealth services business, Equity Trustees Limited (EQT) has created the role of National Manager – Advice and Personal Services, recruiting... Read more continue reading

Strategic planning tools for launched for licensees

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My Dealer Group and Tepana Financial Indices (TFI) are delighted to announce a partnership and the launch of a suite of three indices that provide licensees with quantitative analysis on... Read more continue reading

Investor numbers in hybrid securities rose 21% over 2012

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Investors remained cautious over 2012, with many parts of the industry languishing while select pockets grew strongly, according to a new report released last week from leading wealth researcher Investment... Read more continue reading

The Future2 Make the Difference! Grants now open to applications

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Five or more grants will go to community not-for-profits working to give a better future to young Australians struggling with the disadvantage of homelessness, addictions, social exclusion, disability or unemployment.... Read more continue reading