ASIC to help industry implement Stronger Super

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ASIC has announced initiatives to help industry understand their regulatory obligations under the Stronger Super reforms. This follows the recent release of exposure draft legislation on the reforms. ASIC’s announcement includes:... Read more continue reading

Gender gaps: More work required

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its latest Gender Indicators publication, showing how men and women fared on a range of economic and social indicators. The ABS has... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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The bad news earlier in the past week threatened to see a return to panic in Europe. Spain’s economy is now bearing down on various regional governments forcing them to... Read more continue reading

Female Excellence in Advice Awards – nominations close in four days.

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Have you nominated someone yet? Please take a little time to recognise excellence. Nominate yourself or another female financial adviser and support an Award that supports women. Entries close 31 July 2012.... Read more continue reading

Lonsec awards ‘Recommended’ rating to LHP Diversified Investments Fund

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Ratings house Lonsec has awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating to the LHP Diversified Investments Fund. The fund is distributed by Certitude Global Investments to the Australian market. The ‘Recommended’ rating indicates... Read more continue reading

Lonsec powered by Financial Express

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Lonsec is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Financial Express (FE) to acquire high quality financial data, analytical tools and ongoing data services. The establishment of this association... Read more continue reading

AMP launches new Ascend SMSF service

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AMP has launched a new version of its Ascend SMSF service to its financial advice network, with a range of enhancements and new features strengthening the solution within AMP’s suite... Read more continue reading

Capstone appoints National Network Manager

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Capstone Financial Planning has recently appointed Jaime Johns as National Network Manager. The role will see Ms Johns responsible for distribution development and coaching advice to the Australia-wide network of... Read more continue reading

CFP® designation achieves highest enrolment levels in post-GFC environment

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The Financial Planning Association of Australian (FPA) today announced record enrolments for its most recent intake of its Certified Financial Planner® certification program which closed last week. Mark Rantall, CEO... Read more continue reading

Listed infrastructure funds deliver on objectives, says S&P

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has announced the release of ratings from its 2012 listed infrastructure sector review. The 2012 sector review is our fifth review of listed infrastructure products... Read more continue reading