AMP Capital hires COO to European infrastructure team

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AMP Capital Investors today named Simon Ellis as Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure – Europe. In his role, Mr Ellis will be responsible for key infrastructure operational matters for AMP Capital’s... Read more continue reading

Biggest fall in jobs in 18 months

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Labour force Employment fell by 10,100 people in February – the biggest decline in 18 months (since August 2009). Economists had tipped job gains of 20,000 (range from -10,000 to... Read more continue reading

Aussie travellers ahead in new Global Airfares Index

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Global price comparisons The Centre of Asia Pacific Aviation has released new airfares data covering routes across the globe: http://www.centreforaviation.com/profiles/airports/ (select airport, then click Fares and select route). CommSec has... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning March 13 2011

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The big picture One of the biggest issues currently is rising food prices. Food prices began rising in the second half of 2010 and hit record highs in January. The... Read more continue reading

Russell High Dividend ETF fastest growing in Australia

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Close to $150 million under management Since its launch in May 2010, the Russell High Dividend Australian Shares ETF (ASX code RDV) has grown faster by assets under management than... Read more continue reading

The prohibitive cost of opt-in

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The cost of opt-in, estimated by Treasury and revealed in Senate Estimate hearings late last month, will effectively add around $100,000 to the running costs of an ‘average’ advisory practice.... Read more continue reading

Louis Cooper named Head of CMC Markets, Australia and New Zealand

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Leadership team expands with three new appointments CMC Markets has appointed Louis Cooper as Head of CMC Markets Australia and New Zealand.  Mr Cooper has over 10 years’ experience in... Read more continue reading

Count annual conference moved from Christchurch to Auckland

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Leading accountant-based financial planning group Count Financial has announced that the venue for its annual conference has been changed from Christchurch to Auckland, New Zealand, following the devastating Christchurch earthquake.... Read more continue reading

Construction lending hits two year low

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Consumer sentiment; Housing finance Lending to build new homes slumped in January. Loans to build homes fell by 9.4 per cent in January to their lowest level in two years.... Read more continue reading

FPA expects resounding endorsement of new strategic direction

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National roadshow garnering planner support The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is confident that its members will vote resoundingly in favour of adopting a new strategic plan to make it a... Read more continue reading