SPAA holds firm on SMSF legal options and overselling claims

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Recent allegations that trustees of self managed super funds (SMSFs) have no recourse against fraud and theft are simply not true, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).  SPAA... Read more continue reading

Volatility needs active management to avoid lower returns

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Volatility strategies designed to combat the gyrations in equities markets need to be actively managed to ensure investors can reduce their losses when markets fall without sacrificing overall returns, van... Read more continue reading

Newton looks to the emerging markets for equity income

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There are now more dividend-paying companies in the emerging markets than there are in developed markets, says Newton’s Sophia Whitbread  The dividend pay-out ratio in emerging markets has proved to... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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Both the Fed and the ECB disappointed markets with a lack of immediate action. However, both promise of action to come if needed, so its not nearly as bad as... Read more continue reading

AFA: a solid first step – FSC Life Insurance Framework

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) thanks the Financial Services Council (FSC) for raising the issue of a sustainable insurance industry with the delivery of a life insurance framework. “A... Read more continue reading

Performance over time will still beat market volatility

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Investors’ continuing focus on short-term market volatility is bound to hurt their long-term wealth creation strategies, says Shaun Manuell, chief investment officer at Equity Trustees Limited (EQT).  “It is disconcerting... Read more continue reading

Aussies spend again, but for how long?

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Retail spending rose by 1.0 per cent in June after lifting by 0.8 per cent in May. In the June quarter retail trade rose by 1.4 per cent in real... Read more continue reading

Financial planners rise to a 1200 km, $100,000 challenge

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Six weeks out from the start of the AMP Future2 Wheel Classic, 37 cyclists from or linked with the financial planning profession are in training for a ride that will... Read more continue reading

Fidelity expands Australian team

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment has expanded its Australian team with the appointment of Andrew Mellor in a new position of Associate Director Consultant Relationships. In this role, Andrew will assist in... Read more continue reading

CSSA: common sense approach to default super welcome

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) is very pleased that common sense seems to be prevailing in relation to default superannuation funds. In the CSSA’s response this week to the... Read more continue reading