One minute update: Chinese economy

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China surprisingly reported a trade surplus in February. The data shows the Chinese economy continues to strengthen with exports leading the way. What do the figures show? The Chinese trade... Read more continue reading

Simon McKeon AO to join AMP Limited Board

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AMP Limited Chairman Mr Peter Mason today announced that Mr Simon McKeon will join the AMP Limited Board as a non-executive Director, effective 27 March 2013. Simon McKeon is Chairman... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on managed discretionary accounts

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ASIC has announced it is reviewing its guidance and regulation of managed discretionary accounts (MDAs). Consultation Paper 200 Managed discretionary accounts: Updates to RG 179 (CP 200) outlines proposed changes to... Read more continue reading

There’s no business like your business

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Business owners who do not understand their business, will not be able to devise financial strategies to achieve the outcome they want when they decide to keep sell or close... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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While the past week started on a rough note with stepped up property tightening measures in China, it turned around pretty quick with the US Dow Jones index making it... Read more continue reading

$11.4 billion net inflows into global ETFs and ETPs

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In February 2013, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) globally had net inflows of $11.4 billion, according to new research published in the latest ETFGI Global ETF... Read more continue reading

Select to partner with Neuberger Berman

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Specialist investment management group Select Investment Partners Limited (Select) has announced their decision to appoint Neuberger Berman Australia Pty Limited as investment advisory partner for its Select Alternatives Portfolio. The... Read more continue reading

Advice for life needs embracing

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Planners need to embrace the concept of ‘Advice for Life’, both to add value to their business and help clients better manage their retirement, says Geoff Rimmer, head of private... Read more continue reading

TAL appoints new Chief Information Officer

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Australia’s leading independent life insurer, TAL, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Information Officer (CIO). The appointment of David Gillespie into the senior executive role of CIO comes at... Read more continue reading

TAL awarded PFL/AFA Life Company of the Year

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TAL is the Plan for Life (PFL)/Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2012 Life Company of the Year for the second year in a row. As well as winning the overall... Read more continue reading