Westpac Online Investing voted best online broker

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Westpac Online Investing has been voted Best Online Broker in the AFR Smart Investor 2011 SMILES (Smart Investor League of Exceptional Service) Survey.  The AFR Smart Investor SMILES survey allows... Read more continue reading

A welcome return to Lonsec

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Richard Everingham has returned to Lonsec in the newly created role of Manager – Research Strategy. In this role, Richard is charged with developing and implementing a strategic framework for... Read more continue reading

Pieces of the FoFA jigsaw still missing but SG increase welcome

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the passing this week of the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) legislation through the House of Representatives which will lift the Superannuation Guarantee... Read more continue reading

Call goes out for 2012 Future2 Wheel Classic

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Planning for the 2012 Future2 Wheel Classic, the third annual cycle ride seeking to raise $100,000 for disadvantaged young Australians, is under way. Next year’s ride will be from Sydney... Read more continue reading

S&P puts six Hunter Hall funds on hold

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today placed six Hunter Hall funds on hold following the departure of Jack Lowenstein, deputy CIO and senior portfolio manager.  Mr Lowenstein had been with... Read more continue reading

ASIC warns consumers about hybrid securities and notes

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ASIC today urged consumers to ensure they understand the conditions and risks of hybrid securities and unsecured notes before committing their money. With considerable volatility in equity markets, many investors... Read more continue reading

2011 Make the Difference! Grants announced

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$50,000 in grants goes to local charities supported by financial planners. Six grants totaling $50,000 were announced today by Future2, giving vital support to grassroots projects working to transform the... Read more continue reading

ASIC Market Assessment Report of ASX

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ASX Group (ASX) welcomes the finding by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that ASX has complied with its statutory obligations for the ninth consecutive year since the introduction of... Read more continue reading

Phil Kearns appointed CEO at Centric Wealth

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Centric Wealth, one of Australia’s leading wealth advisory firms, announced the appointment of senior Investec Bank executive, Phil Kearns, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Kearns will commence with Centric... Read more continue reading