AMP appoints new head of Horizons

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AMP Financial Services (AFS) has appointed as Director of Horizons, reporting to AMP Director, Advice and Client Solutions Steve Helmich.  The appointment is effective from 18 February, with former Director... Read more continue reading

Ask an Expert week gives more access to better financial advice

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has announced an overwhelming response to its inaugural Ask an Expert Week, which it ran nationally between the 21 and 27 January.   Talking about... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital to invest in US wind energy project

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The new investment from AMP Capital, on behalf of a large Australian superannuation fund client, will help to fund the growth of the wind energy project portfolio.  AMP Capital is... Read more continue reading

WHK Group selects Morningstar

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Morningstar Australasia has been selected to provide investment research and tools to WHK Group Limited, a leading provider of accounting and related services to small to medium enterprises and high... Read more continue reading

Global listed property outperforms global equities by 8.6%

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Research house Lonsec said global listed property had outperformed the majority of major asset classes during 2012, driven largely by investors seeking yield and a general preference for defensive sectors.... Read more continue reading

Watchful RBA keeps open mind on rates

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  The Reserve Bank may have downgraded growth forecasts over the next year, however the accompanying commentary certainly suggests that Board Members are more comfortable than even just three months... Read more continue reading

Investor return expectations finally leap through the fear barrier

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Falls in investor fear throughout 2012 were not translating into higher return expectations and the intention to invest until now, according to new research by Investment Trends. The January 2013... Read more continue reading

FPA encourages Government to consider budget outcomes

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) submission to the federal budget 2013-14 has outlined key recommendations to improve access to financial advice to all Australians, with a focus on the ageing... Read more continue reading

Link and Russell announce alliance

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Leading superannuation administrator Link Group and global asset manager Russell Investments today announced a new alliance aimed at giving Australian superannuation funds greater scale and innovation across both the investment... Read more continue reading

China: A sweet set of numbers

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China’s annual inflation rate fell from 2.5 per cent to 2.0 per cent in January, in line with forecasts for a result near 2.0 per cent. Over the month inflation... Read more continue reading