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

LUCFR Super awards Aviva Investors $51.5m T250 Bond Fund mandate

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Aviva Investors today announced it has been awarded a $51.5m T250 Bond Fund mandate by national pension fund, Labour Union Co-operative Retirement Fund (LUCRF). LUCRF Super is Australia’s first industry... Read more continue reading

AMP announces senior management appointments

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AMP Limited Chief Executive Craig Dunn today announced senior AXA APH (AXA) management appointments to the AMP Group. All management appointments will take effect on 31 March 2011. Head of... Read more continue reading

Paragem’s network of independent advisers continues to grow

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Paragem helps five planning practices get their Australian Financial Services License in 2011 New clients highlight the growing importance of non-aligned financial planners for the future of the financial services... Read more continue reading

The Aussie Economy – The Big Picture

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Economic Perspectives A host of economic figures have been released over the past week including the latest national accounts data – the most comprehensive assessment of the Australian economy. So... Read more continue reading

Petrol at 29-month highs and rising

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Weekly Petrol; Job Ads; Performance of Construction According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average Australian price of unleaded petrol rose by 2.9 cents per litre to 139.2... Read more continue reading