Jobs rebound yet outlook still murky

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Employment rose by 14,000 in July after a revised fall of 28,300 in June (previously 27,000). Economists had expected 10,000 jobs to be added. In July part-time jobs rose by... Read more continue reading

The age of income

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The world economy is undergoing a restructuring: secular growth drivers are reshaping the balance of economic power; the demographics of longevity and aging populations are intensifying the retirement saving imperative;... Read more continue reading

Nominations up for this year’s AFA Female Excellence in Advice Awards

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The AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award 2012 has now closed for nominations.  The nominations tally is 130 compared to 106 last year, an increase of 23%.  The calibre of... Read more continue reading

Pensions ruling opens Pandora’s box for some super funds

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The State Technical Days held by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has highlighted that the draft pensions ruling released by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) still leaves open... Read more continue reading

Michael Dwyer AM awarded Fund Executive of the Year

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First State Super’s Michael Dwyer AM has been named the winner of the 11th Annual Fund Executive of the Year Award by the Fund Executive Association Limited (FEAL), in partnership... Read more continue reading

Where are the big investors moving their money?

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Big investors in Asia and Europe are increasingly focusing on receiving regular investment income, followed by the opportunity for capital appreciation – a reversal from previous years. The growing importance... Read more continue reading

Principal Global Investors appoints Peter Smyth as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Product

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Principal Global Investors, LLC, a leading global asset manager and a member of Principal Financial Group®, today announced the appointment of Peter Smyth as Chief Operating Officer and Head of... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank exhibits quiet confidence

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The Reserve Bank Board has left the official cash rate at 3.50 per cent for the second straight month. The variable housing rate is applying modest stimulus to the economy... Read more continue reading

ASIC to launch consumer and financial literacy package for primary teachers

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ASIC will join teachers and education leaders this week for the launch of the MoneySmart Teaching Primary professional learning package – a new resource to help teachers deliver consumer and... Read more continue reading

The CommSec iPad Index: Aussie dollar too dear?

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Over time we have modified the index to keep pace with changes in products such as the iPod touch, iPad2 and the “new iPad”. This update looks at the pricing... Read more continue reading