One upgrade, one downgrade in S&P’s Australian-Equity Value peer group

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today released its value peer group as part of its Australian Equities Large-Cap sector review. We upgraded the PM Capital Wholesale Australian Share fund to... Read more continue reading

BT’s Chris Caton to hit the airwaves

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BT Financial Group, one of the country’s largest wealth managers, will commence a one-off television advertising campaign from tomorrow 12 August aimed at reassuring investors after an extraordinary week on the... Read more continue reading

FPA calls on Government to scrap opt-in

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has again called on the Federal Government to reconsider its position on a two year opt-in as proposed in the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA)... Read more continue reading

Current market volatility and margin lending products

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In the context of the current market volatility, ASIC is reminding advisers and margin lenders of their obligations under the recent margin lending reforms, specifically in relation to advisers’ obligations... Read more continue reading

How negative sentiment trumped solid market fundamentals

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Russell Investments’ Chief Investment officer – Client Investment Strategies Erik Ristuben provides Russell’s views on how negative sentiment trumped solid fundamentals in the market earlier this week. Could the market... Read more continue reading

New advice appointments for St George

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Sean Allen, head of advice, St.George Banking Group today announced three new appointments that reflect the group’s multi-brand strategy. The St.George Banking Group advice channel comprises: St.George Financial Planning, Bank... Read more continue reading

S&P releases Alternative Strategies – Equity Sector report

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has released its ratings on the Alternative Strategies Equity sector, which contains three peer groups—Beta Variable, Market Exposure, and Market Neutral. We rated 38 offerings... Read more continue reading

Fidelity portfolio managers comment on market turbulence

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Comments from portfolio managers on what is happening in the markets. Paul Taylor, Head of Australian Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund “Markets are nervous, sceptical,... Read more continue reading

SPAA calls for fraud and theft cover for investors

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At its Technical Conference in Sydney this week, the Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association (SPAA) has encouraged debate on the issue of financial loss due to fraud or theft... Read more continue reading

Passion, professionalism and pride – a ‘beating heart’ challenge

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The beating heart of a committed profession is its capacity to give back – and in so doing uphold the values of respect and integrity within its community.  As the... Read more continue reading