Encouraging the next generation of fund managers

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In a move to encourage the next generation of fund managers, the London Business School and Paul Taylor, Head of Australian Equities at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, have established the Taylor... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update

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Uncertainty continues regarding Spain and Greece. Spain is resisting applying for assistance for several reasons, including national pride, upcoming regional elections and the fact that 2 year borrowing costs remain... Read more continue reading

News updates from Future2

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The Future2 Foundation is the foundation of the financial planning community.  AMP Future2 Wheel Classic 2012 Months of training and preparation culminated on the steps of State Parliament House... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases information about reporting misconduct

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ASIC has released information about its approach to handling tip-offs, complaints, information of concern and reports of misconduct, to assist the public. Each year, ASIC receives over 20,000 reports of misconduct... Read more continue reading

AFA Rising Star finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today announced the five finalists in the 2012 Rising Star of the Year Award. Established in 2005, the AFA Rising Star of the Year... Read more continue reading

FY12 reporting season meets low expectations

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The 2012 financial reporting season was not as bad as some investors had feared with investor’s expectations having been largely reset, according to the Goldman Sachs Asset Management Australian Equities... Read more continue reading

Rate cut: Will it help or hurt?

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The Reserve Bank Board has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points (quarter of a per cent) to 3.25 per cent. The Bank cited global factors as justifying... Read more continue reading

Hyperion Australian Growth Companies Fund retains ‘Highly Recommended’ rating by Lonsec

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Australian equities fund manager, Hyperion Asset Management, has, for the third consecutive year, retained a ‘Highly Recommended’ rating for its Hyperion Australian Growth Companies Fund.  The ‘Highly Recommended’ rating indicates... Read more continue reading

AMP trauma the pick of the bunch

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AMP has been recognised for its quality trauma offering for the second year in a row in the CANSTAR Life Insurance Star Ratings.  AMP was awarded the Outstanding Value Insurance... Read more continue reading

Low inflation keeps door open for rate cut

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The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute monthly inflation gauge rose by 0.2 per cent in September after lifting by 0.6 per cent in August. Excluding volatile items, the inflation gauge was unchanged... Read more continue reading