New website to assist Australians to make better financial decisions

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To continue helping Australians to make informed financial decisions, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) is proud to unveil a new consumer website, fpadifference.com.au. The new and improved website is part... Read more continue reading

Lonsec global emerging markets review

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Emerging market investors have endured a rocky ride over the last 12 months. For those true believers in the merits of an expanding emerging markets allocation, the unpleasant view of... Read more continue reading

Instreet’s Alternative Manager DPA provides exposure to Aspect, Axiom and Quantica

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Boutique investment manager, Instreet, has launched the Instreet Link Alternative Manager DPA, a structured product that invests in a basket of alternative investment strategies, actively managed by three established global... Read more continue reading

Government and opposition welcome Financial Planning Week

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On the launch of the 12th annual Financial Planning Week, the Minister and Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation have found common ground in announcing their support for the... Read more continue reading

CSSA supports industry preference for default super option

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) has come out in support of other industry bodies responding to the Interim Report of the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Default Superannuation Funds (the... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights: emerging markets

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With the emering world now accounting for more than 50% of world economic activity and nearly 80% of world economic growth, this ‘Oliver’s Insight’ looks at the key economies of Brazil,... Read more continue reading

New breed of advisers want value-for-money licensees

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The new breed of degree-qualified, professional financial advisers is casting a critical eye over dealer group services fees and looking for value for money, according to Pinnacle Practice Director, Anne... Read more continue reading

AMP’s new wealth protection offer reflects a changing world

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AMP has announced the addition of a range of enhancements and new product features to its award-winning insurance offer, Flexible Lifetime Protection (FLP). AMP’s Head of Product On-sale for Retail... Read more continue reading

Investors who chase fund performance destined to be disappointed

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Many investors who invest in a managed fund that has been performing strongly are destined to be disappointed by its subsequent performance, an analysis by van Eyk Research shows.  van... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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There were a number of positives for growth investments over the past week and this has seen further gains in shares and a back up in bond yields in major... Read more continue reading