InsuranceLine launches new income protection product

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InsuranceLine, Australia’s largest direct insurance provider has launched Income Protection Plus, a product which promises to bring simplicity, flexibility and affordability to the Australian income protection market.  The new product... Read more continue reading

Banks warned on lending standards

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The Reserve Bank has warned banks to “resist the pressure to ease lending standards to gain market share.” Household conservatism is encouraged – “Ongoing consolidation of household balance sheets would be desirable... Read more continue reading

AFA announces finalists in AFA Adviser of the Year Awards

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has named the finalists of the association’s prestigious 2012 AFA Adviser of the Year Award (the Award).  And, in a year that sees the... Read more continue reading

Budget on track despite record monthly shortfall

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The federal budget was in deficit by $43.7 billion in 2011/12 or 3.0 per cent of GDP. At the time of the May 2012 budget the government projected a deficit... Read more continue reading

Premium Wealth Management secures new advice firm

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Platinum Wealth Management has become the latest financial advice practice to join Premium Wealth Management 23 practice-strong dealer network.  Platinum’s group of companies has been in operation for almost 12... Read more continue reading

AMP Future2 Wheel Classic – mission accomplished!

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The final leg of the AMP Future2 Wheel Classic, a nine day 1200km cycle ride from Sydney to Melbourne was completed on the steps of State Parliament House in Melbourne... Read more continue reading

What does Female Excellence look like in 2012? Like this…#2

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Excellence in advice is more than just providing quality advice, it’s about going over and beyond your call of duty to provide the support and living tools people need –... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights – 3 steps forward, 2 steps back – but Euro-zone risks are receding

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The risk of a break up in the Euro-zone peaked in May, and has been declining since as European leaders have opted for “more Europe” and the ECB has committed... Read more continue reading

Zenith 2012 International Shares Sector Review

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Developed and emerging markets are continuing to merge, according to Zenith Investment Partners 2012 International Shares sector review. Where a company is domiciled is no longer such a focus for... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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Global monetary easing continued over the past week with the Reserve Bank of India cutting banks’ required cash ratios and the Bank of Japan increasing the size of its quantitative... Read more continue reading