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

SPAA highlights SMSF tax deduction error

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) believes many SMSFs may be under-claiming valuable tax deductions. SPAA Technical Director Peter Burgess says discussions with industry players following the recent release... Read more continue reading

We’re baaaack! American economy shows ability to renew itself

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Cheap energy, an improving economy and attractive valuations make a compelling case for American stocks. So said Cormac Weldon, Head of US Equities for Threadneedle Investments while in a general... Read more continue reading

Veteran global resources manager says tough market conditions creating better investment opportunities

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Australian-based global natural resource fund manager, 90 West Asset Management Ltd (90 West), today said that rapidly increasing demand for minerals, energy and food in the world’s largest populations is... Read more continue reading

BT Wrap launches new online tool

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Building on BT Wrap’s efficient and seamless processes for delivering end of year statements, financial advisers now have access to a new online tool which generates an estimated release date... Read more continue reading

The truth about the economy & optimism on China

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An upbeat Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens delivered a speech “The Lucky Country” – in the question & answer session, the Governor reportedly said that monetary policy settings are about... Read more continue reading

Premium Wealth Management releases succession planning Safety Net for advice firms

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Member-owned financial planning group, Premium Wealth Management, today announced the launch of the next phase of it’s succession planning program ‘Succession Ready’; The Premium Safety Net. The Premium Safety Net... Read more continue reading