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

RIAA appoints new CEO

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon O’Connor as its new Chief Executive.  Mr O’Connor’s appointment follows Louise O’Halloran stepping down at the... Read more continue reading

Melbourne-Sydney route chosen for Future2’s cycling fundraiser

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A 1230 km route from Melbourne to Sydney has been chosen for the 2013 AMP Financial Planning Future2 Wheel Classic – the foundation’s annual cycling fundraiser.  AMP Financial Planning is... Read more continue reading

TAL appoints Fred Rowley as Chief Actuary

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TAL, Australia’s leading specialist life insurer, has announced that Fred Rowley has joined the company as Chief Actuary.  Mr Rowley will lead the TAL actuarial function, which is the cornerstone of... Read more continue reading

Darren Whereat appointed new Head of RI Advice

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ANZ yesterday announced the appointment of Darren Whereat to the role of Head of RI Advice Group (RI, formerly RetireInvest). Commenting on the appointment, Neil Younger, ANZ’s Head of Aligned... Read more continue reading

ASIC encourages good disclosure from defined benefit fund trustees

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ASIC is encouraging trustees of defined benefit superannuation funds to make timely and appropriate disclosures to members in the wake of poor returns caused by the global financial crisis (GFC).... Read more continue reading

State of the States January 2013

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How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment, construction work done; population... Read more continue reading