SPAA welcomes government report into organised investment fraud

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed the report into “Serious and Organised Investment Fraud in Australia”, saying it’s a timely reminder of the risks investors face from... Read more continue reading

SPAA wants ATO to clarify super income streams

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The Australian Tax Office needs to clarify the tax issues on when a superannuation income stream starts and ends, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).  Graeme Colley, SPAA... Read more continue reading

Chinese inflation sidelined

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China’s annual inflation rate fell from 3 per cent to 2.2 per cent in June – a 29-month low. The June result was marginally better than forecasts centred on a... Read more continue reading

S&P affirms four Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Fund Ratings

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has affirmed four ratings on Vanguard funds that cover passive strategies in the Australian fixed interest peer group. Three funds rated four stars are Vanguard Australian... Read more continue reading

Outcome of the recent EU summit

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The measures taken at the summit are a significant step forward in terms of stabilising the region’s financial markets, says Standish’s Brendan Murphy. However, we are yet to see a... Read more continue reading

Newly launched Zurich fund turns global volatility to its advantage

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Zurich Australia has announced the latest addition to its suite of investment funds with the introduction of the Zurich Investments Global Equity Income Fund.   The Fund is designed to provide investors... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital secures A$177 million fixed income mandate

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AMP Capital has won an A$177 million fixed income mandate from Advance, a specialist asset management business with BT Financial Group. The mandate will form part of the Advance Australian... Read more continue reading

Financial Planning Week 2012

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is proud to celebrate its 12th consecutive Financial Planning Week (FP Week). FP Week is an annual initiative of the FPA and, this year, will... Read more continue reading

S&P’s 2012 Fixed Interest sector review – a difficult year for active managers

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has released its report outlining the key findings and themes from the 2012 review of the fixed interest peer group. The report covers a diverse number... Read more continue reading

Mellon Capital reduces growth expectation for US economy

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Mellon Capital Management Corporation, the San Francisco-based global multi-asset manager for BNY Mellon, has reduced its projection for US economic growth during 2012 to 2.4 percent from its previous projection... Read more continue reading