Cash love affair heading for heartbreak

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Investors’ continuing love affair with cash could be leading them towards heartbreak if they don’t diversify, says David Bryant, head of Australian Unity Investments.  “While all available research shows that... Read more continue reading

APRA releases quarterly superannuation statistics for June 2012

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today released its June 2012 Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication. Total estimated assets, which includes the assets of self-managed superannuation funds and the balance of... Read more continue reading

New brochure promotes better consumer awareness of advice as CFP designation takes hold

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has launched a new plain English guide to simplify the complexities that financial planning can entail for Australians seeking financial advice.  The brochure is available... Read more continue reading

Wealthtrac lowers fee cap and introduces more flexible structure

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Independent superannuation and investment platform provider Wealthtrac, has launched a renewed offering for advisers; lowering fees, introducing a market-first cap of $350k and allowing advisers greater control in setting their... Read more continue reading

Cancer patients to benefit from free financial planning services

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AMP and Cancer Council has launched a new program to provide free financial planning services to cancer patients in need. According to Cancer Council research, families can expect to lose... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical seeks sustainable yield from Australian shares

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Australian Ethical likes Utilities such as Envestra and Duet for their stable cash flows and is increasing holdings in REITS such as Stockland and  Mirvac. It believes high yield of banks are... Read more continue reading

EQT appointed as responsible entity for 13 more funds

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Equity Trustees Limited (EQT) has been appointed Responsible Entity (RE) for thirteen funds managed by Ventura Investment Management Ltd and All Star Funds.  All Star, together with Ventura, is the... Read more continue reading

Cancer patients to benefit from free financial planning services

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AMP and Cancer Council has launched a new program to provide free financial planning services to cancer patients in need. According to Cancer Council research, families can expect to lose... Read more continue reading

Industry unites behind Financial Planning Week

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Representatives of the financial services industry have united behind the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week. The initiative aims to educate Australians on the importance of financial planning and... Read more continue reading

Accountant licencing most positive FOFA-initiative

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Premium Wealth CEO, Paul Harding-Davis, also announced that to facilitate the uptake of licences by accountants, Premium is finalising a program that will be made available toaccountants who wish to... Read more continue reading