Weekly economic and market update

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The flow of good global news continued over the past week. Good news included: flash manufacturing conditions PMIs rising in the world’s big 3 regions, ie China, Europe and the... Read more continue reading

Wealthtrac launches outsourced back-office administration service

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Finance and investment administration provider Wealthtrac, has launched the next stage of its expanded services, which is moving the group towards becoming a full service distribution and administration service for independent... Read more continue reading

Miles goes social

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The Trust Company, as Trustee of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, unveiled a Miles Franklin twitter account @_milesfranklin as part of its 2013 mission to engage a broader audience and... Read more continue reading

Disappointing Christmas spending

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Economy-wide spending softened in December, extending the zig-zag run witnessed over the past seven months. According to the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI), spending fell by 1.9 per cent... Read more continue reading

SPAA joins UN Convention of Independent Financial Advisors

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has become a partner of the United Nations, Geneva-based Convention of Independent Financial Advisors (CIFA) – a first for an Australian financial services... Read more continue reading

Strong income yield makes property investment attractive

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The current spread between returns on cash and returns on well-managed property funds means the unlisted property sector will continue to provide good outcomes for investors during 2013, says Mark... Read more continue reading

2013 – a list of lists

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The attached edition of Oliver’s Insights provides a summary of key views on the economic and investment outlook in simple point form. The key points are as follows: – 2013 is likely to... Read more continue reading

Financial advisers recognised through Hillross Awards Program

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Sydney based financial adviser David Heyworth, of Edney Ryan Wealth Management, has been named Hillross Adviser of the Year while Victorian regional practice Hillross Horsham has taken out Advisory Firm... Read more continue reading

Eric Wang joins Fidelity Worldwide Investment

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Wang as Chief Operating Officer for Australia. Eric is an experienced strategist, with a strong operational background, who will... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates EQT Wholesale Mortgage Income Fund

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The EQT Wholesale Mortgage Income Fund provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of real estate mortgage securities operated by a highly conservative manager. The Fund is managed by ASX... Read more continue reading