Putting things in perspective

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Europe versus China in perspective: “Not many people realise that the economy of just one province of China – Henan province – is greater than the whole Greek economy,” points... Read more continue reading

Count profits up 118%, record dividend declared

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Count Financial Limited (Count) provides the following update on its earnings and final dividend. Subject to final audit, management confirms that Count will report Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of... Read more continue reading

ASIC publishes ETF information for investors

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ASIC has published new information on its consumer finance website, MoneySmart, to help consumers understand the different types of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and their risks. ETFs can provide a convenient... Read more continue reading

Russell launches online toolkit to help investors navigate volatile markets

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As turmoil continues to rock the Australian sharemarket, global investment solutions firm Russell Investments has today launched an online volatility toolkit to help institutions, advisers and investors navigate through and... Read more continue reading

Equiti Capital appoints Honourable Dr John Hewson AM to Board

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Property fund manager Equiti Capital Limited has appointed former Federal MP and economic and financial expert Dr John Hewson AM to the position of Chairman of its Board. Executive Director,... Read more continue reading

FPA urges consumers: check the qualifications of your planner

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Australian consumers should check the qualifications of their financial planners to ensure they are receiving the highest levels of ethical and professional advice, says Financial Planning Association (FPA) CEO, Mark... Read more continue reading

Apostle extends reach into Australian institutional bond market

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Apostle Asset Management has announced a further mandate for London-based global bond manager, H20 Asset Management. Mercer Investments has awarded H20 A$100m via a Global Sovereign & Currency mandate.  H20... Read more continue reading

ASIC pushes for greater CFD disclosure

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ASIC has released new disclosure benchmarks for contracts for difference (CFDs) that aim to improve disclosure and investor awareness about risks of these products. The guidance also covers margin foreign exchange... Read more continue reading

Aviva ratings unaffected by change in ownership – S&P

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today stated that its ratings on all products offered and managed by Aviva Investors Australia are unaffected following the sale of the business to nabInvest,... Read more continue reading

Trio former chairman and director exluded for nine years

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ASIC today announced it has entered into an enforceable undertaking (EU) with former chairman and director of Trio Capital Limited (Trio) Mr David Andrews. Mr Andrews was a non executive... Read more continue reading