Costs matter – Vanguard sets the standard for low cost index funds

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Vanguard today implemented cuts in fees for seven of its index fund offerings. These fee changes have been made in line with Vanguard’s philosophy that keeping costs low is a... Read more continue reading

Samantha Clarke completes AMP SMSF leadership team

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AMP SMSF has appointed Samantha Clarke as Director, SMSF Solutions, reporting to AMP SMSF Managing Director Paul Sainsbury, effective 13 August.   Ms Clarke joins the newly formed business unit from... Read more continue reading

Premium Wealth Management expands dealer network

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Privately-owned financial planning group, Premium Wealth Management, today announced that Meridien Wealth has become the newest member of its 22 practice-strongdealer network.  Meridien Wealth has been in operation for more... Read more continue reading

SPAA exam tutorial opportunity for members to improve audit skills

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) is offering its members a comprehensive two-day course to examine the technical requirements of the Australian Auditing Standards and how they should be... Read more continue reading

Risk-on risk-off phenomenon is played through Asian equities and blue chips

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has announced the release of its 2011–2012 global equities sector review. S&P Fund Services analyst, Justine Gorman said: “Risk-on and risk-off behaviour has been one... Read more continue reading

Olympic Fever pays off down the Sydney track

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With all sporting eyes on the London Olympics and the question of who will take gold, some of the cooler, less athletic heads are asking very different questions. Many of... Read more continue reading

Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets’ intensified foreign exchange focus

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Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets has boosted its foreign exchange expertise with the appointments of Paul Bernasconi to the newly-created role of Director, Foreign Exchange Institutional Sales, and Nathan Pederson to... Read more continue reading

Solid improvement in Federal Budget

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The underlying budget deficit for the twelve months to May stood at $34.1 billion – the lowest result in almost three years (33 months). The deficit has improved by 45... Read more continue reading

North rebates fees on term deposits

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AMP’s market leading North platform will offer a rebate on term deposit administration fees until the end of the year.  The administration fee rebate will apply to all clients who... Read more continue reading

Final Call for AFA Award Nominations – close today!

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Nominations for all 2012 Association of Financial Adviser (AFA) Awards are due to close today, 31 July 2012. The AFA Award Program reflects the Association’s belief that recognising excellence in... Read more continue reading