Zenith 2011 Small Cap Australian Equities Review Rates 12 Funds ‘Recommended’

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Zenith Investment Partners Pty Ltd (Zenith) Investment Analyst Angela Burmeister has announced the completion of the Small Cap Australian Equities Review, and confirmed from a base of 44 funds, 3... Read more continue reading

The Tides of Change

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Advisers optimistic in the face of reform Financial advisers have the determination and ability to adapt and grow despite ongoing industry changes, according to research released yesterday by the Association... Read more continue reading

AFA White Paper: The Tides of Change

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Editors Note The AFA, in partnership with NAB Financial Planner Banking, commissioned the “Tides of Change” research to better understand the current mindset of advisers and to understand their views... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update 28 January 2011

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Headline developments The Australian Government announced that it needs around $5.6bn to help rebuild flood affected areas and that it will source $1.8bn of this from a temporary levy on... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital expands Multi Asset Group capability with new hires

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AMP Capital Investors continues to build capability within its Multi Asset Group with the appointment of two senior hires, Debbie Alliston as Head of Portfolio Management and Silvana Lau as... Read more continue reading

MCCA to release new products in 2011

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At the 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MCCA Group that was held late last year, Dr. Aladin Zayegh on behalf of the Chairman Dr. Akhtar Kalam welcomed Mr.... Read more continue reading

Flood levy proposed – but is it necessary?

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Economic issues The Prime Minister has proposed a levy on higher-income Australians to assist in meeting the damage bill from the east coast floods. The levy will apply in 2011/12... Read more continue reading

Why are Australian shares lagging? Will it continue?

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Key points Australian shares have disappointingly underperformed traditional global shares over the last year on the back of monetary tightening, worries about a housing bubble, the strong $A and Chinese... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning January 30 2011

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The big picture With the first Reserve Bank Board meeting for 2011 scheduled for next Tuesday, it’s opportune to do a stock take of our current economic fortunes. First there... Read more continue reading

Wealth hits record highs; Debt slides again

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Modellers’ Database: Wealth & debt Wealth is at record highs. Wealth held by Australians in property, shares and other assets hit record highs at the end of September. The latest... Read more continue reading