Australian CFD Forum will raise investor protection

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One of the key drivers behind the Australian CFD Forum is the need to improve investor protection across the industry. This can only be achieved by common standards/practices across the... Read more continue reading

Wealthtrac continues to outperform peers in down market

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Independent superannuation and investment platform provider, Wealthtrac has said the total funds under management on the platform has reached $705m, which is just short of the record amount of $725m.  Wealthtrac... Read more continue reading

ASX plans to strengthen Australia’s Equity Capital Markets

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On 2 April ASX released Strengthening Australia’s equity capital markets: ASX proposals and consultation setting out proposals to facilitate capital raising for mid to small cap companies and updating ASX’s... Read more continue reading

S&P releases sector report for Australian Equity Small Cap Funds

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today released a report outlining the key findings, themes, and rating distribution of funds within the Australian Equities—Small Cap peer group. The review rated 44... Read more continue reading

van Eyk awards two Australian equities funds its highest rating

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van Eyk has awarded two Australian equities funds its highest rating – AA – in its new Australian Equities Review 2012. This is the first time van Eyk has awarded... Read more continue reading

FPA delivers innovation for members through social media

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Latest figures released by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) highlights that the peak professional body is delivering new benefits for its members through the use of social media platforms.  This... Read more continue reading

Global collaboration on sustainable investment advances

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Sustainable investment membership organisations in major markets have agreed to join forces to create a trailblazing report on the global scope of sustainable and responsible investment. For more than a... Read more continue reading

Content marketing is the key for advisers to engage with stakeholders

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Living in an era characterized by an unprecedented information overload will be one of the areas to be covered by Mr Claudio Pannunzio, President & Founder of US based i-Impact Group... Read more continue reading

S&P releases ratings for the 2011–2012 Global Fixed Income Sector Review

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has released its ratings for the recent Global Fixed Income sector review. The sector covers offerings rated across five peer groups.  The highest rated funds—all retaining... Read more continue reading

FPA is recognised by Tax Practitioners Board

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) attained a significant professional milestone on behalf of its members by achieving formal recognition under the Tax Agent Services Regulations on the 21st March 2012.... Read more continue reading