The role of fixed interest misunderstood

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It is becoming apparent that investors do not really understand the role of fixed interest in a portfolio and the benefits it brings, says Bill Bovingdon, chief investment officer of... Read more continue reading

Equity market volatility drives more planners to risk advice

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Risk advice is increasingly important to planners’ businesses, with more now advising on it than ever recorded in the eight years of this study’s history, according to a new report... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights: The going gets tougher for the lucky country

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Australian economic growth was solid at 3.7% over the year to the June quarter. However, the best has been seen with growth set to slow below 3% over the year... Read more continue reading

Record trade surplus with China

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In the year to July, Australia’s trade surplus with China hit a record $33.66 billion. But over the same period Australia recorded a record trade deficit with the US of... Read more continue reading

Kate Mulligan stepping down from Ventura/ All Star

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Tony Robinson, CEO of the Centrepoint Alliance Group, has announced that Kate Mulligan will step down from her role with Ventura. Tony Robinson said  “Kate has done a terrific job... Read more continue reading

Assessment of the announcement by the European Central Bank

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The European Central Bank’s (ECB) new ‘Outright Monetary Transactions’ (OMT) program will enable the ECB to make unlimited, sterilised purchases of sovereign bonds in the secondary market. This latest move... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update – Super Mario (and probably the Fed) to the rescue

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Outlined below is the weekly economic and market report that reviews the key developments of the past week for investment markets and the outlook. After committing to do whatever it takes... Read more continue reading

Joyce Phillips appointed to FSC Board

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 Joyce Phillips, CEO, Global Wealth & Private, ANZ, was appointed a director of the Financial Services Council (FSC) at their board meeting on 23 August 2012. Ms Phillip’s election means... Read more continue reading

More people give up search for work

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The unemployment rate eased from 5.2 per cent to 5.1 per cent in August. The participation rate eased from 65.2 per cent to a near 6-year low of 65.0 per... Read more continue reading

Financial Planners submit to Best Practice

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has today opened submissions to the prestigious Best Practice Awards and the FPA Honorary Awards 2012. The FPA Best Practice Awards recognise professional financial planners... Read more continue reading