Will FoFA sound the death knell for independent advice?

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The uncertainty created by the draft Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms will continue to shake out the market as businesses jockey for market position, according to the Association of... Read more continue reading

Sentencing decision in the Westpoint CFO criminal case

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ASIC notes the sentencing decision of former Westpoint chief financial officer Graeme Rundle in the Parramatta District Court on Friday 9 September 2011. Mr Rundle was found guilty of two... Read more continue reading

China: Inflaton dragon tamed?

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The latest inflation data out of China has certainly been encouraging. Inflation has topped out and is now tracking lower. And more importantly inflation has the potential to moderate even... Read more continue reading

S&P: strong case for unconstrained strategies of Alternative Equity Funds

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Alternative equity strategies are proving they have a place in a diversified portfolio, as absolute return, alternative income, and market-neutral strategies continue to outperform relative long-only strategies in uncertain and... Read more continue reading

Wealth sector must spring into new strategic season

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Australia’s $1.5 trillion wealth management sector must recalibrate its thinking in order to meet unprecedented market volatility and challenges and loss of investor confidence in the wealth management industry.  Tria... Read more continue reading

New Plan B CEO to drive company’s growth strategy

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Plan B Group Holdings (Plan B) has further signalled its commitment to new growth opportunities with the appointment of Mr Andrew Black as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Black joins the... Read more continue reading

J.P. Morgan Treasury Services makes new appointments

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J.P. Morgan Treasury Services (“TS”) has strengthened its senior Southeast Asia management team, naming Abdul Raof Latiff as Head of TS, ASEAN and Hooi Ching Wong Head of TS, Malaysia.... Read more continue reading

Is it time for Asian equities?

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Now could be a good time to buy Asian equities if you are long-term investor, as it’s the second best time to be buying Asian stocks in 10 years; and... Read more continue reading

CommSec Research: most stable interest rate period for five years

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The Reserve Bank Board has left the cash rate at 4.75 per cent for the 10th straight month (covering nine formal meetings) – the most stable period for rates in... Read more continue reading

Lord Mayor to welcome cyclists at the end of 1,250km road

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A 1,250 marathon cycle ride from Bourke to Sydney – set to raise $100,00 from the financial planning profession to support disadvantaged young Australians – sets out from Bourke on... Read more continue reading