Research shows ‘double dividend’ benefit of professional advice

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Research released today highlights the valuable difference higher standards and an affiliation with a professional association can have on the career of financial planners. The Investment Trends research shows that... Read more continue reading

Mathias Cormann speaks at event

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Senator Mathias Cormann, Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, will be special guest later this month at a lunch hosted by the Warringah Division of... Read more continue reading

Growth in China looks to be bottoming

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The attached edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at prospects for the Chinese economy. The key points are as follows: After surprising on the downside into mid year, recent Chinese economic indicators suggest... Read more continue reading

Advance appoints Australian equities portfolio manager

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Advance Asset Management has added a specialist to their line-up of portfolio managers and appointed Mary Feros as Australian equities portfolio manager.  With over 20 years experience in financial services... Read more continue reading

AMP unveils upgrades to North platform

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AMP’s market leading North platform has rolled out a number of enhancements to improve performance and cement its position as a leading full-service online platform.  Key features include: The introduction... Read more continue reading

Lonsec awards ‘Recommended’ to Bennelong Kardinia fund

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The Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund (the Fund) has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Lonsec. The Fund is managed by Bennelong Funds Management’s boutique, Kardinia Capital, which is headed-up... Read more continue reading

van Eyk Advice looks to build adviser numbers

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Investment research firm van Eyk has been encouraged by the strong interest from advisers in an alternative to the institutionally-owned advice model and will aim to build the number of... Read more continue reading

Dalton Nicol Reid added to The Emerald Wrap platform

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Dalton Nicol Reid’s Australian Equities Socially Responsible, High Conviction and Income SMA portfolios are now available on The Emerald Wrap platform. “We’re delighted to be part of a positive initiative... Read more continue reading

Have interest rates bottomed?

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The Reserve Bank has retired to the interest rate sidelines to assess the impact of the three rate cuts over 2012: “there are signs that easier conditions have been having... Read more continue reading

van Eyk launches new Tactical Asset Allocation Tool in iRate v4.0

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Research house van Eyk has launched a new tactical asset allocation tool for advisers as part of the release of version 4.0 of iRate.  iRate is the online portal for... Read more continue reading