Aviva Investors expands Fixed Income and Equities capabilities in Asia Pacific with two senior appointments

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Aviva Investors today announced two new appointments to its Singapore office. Kevin Talbot, CIO for Asia Pacific Fixed Income. Kevin will be responsible for the development of the Fixed Income... Read more continue reading

MySuper promises the gift of lower fees

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The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation this week released the government’s response to the comprehensive review of the superannuation system chaired by Jeremy Cooper. Robin Bowerman, Head of Retail,... Read more continue reading

The Principal Real Estate Investors 2011 Outlook

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“Fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh Sailors and investors... Read more continue reading

Industry supports FPA Strategy

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The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) strategy launch has received an overwhelmingly positive response from members. Two weeks after launching, one hundred and twenty three practices have so far pre-registered as... Read more continue reading

Actuaries support Government response to Cooper Review on super fund capital requirements and longevity risk

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today welcomed the Government response to the Cooper Review, in particular for giving the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) prudential standards... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update 17 December 2010

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Headline developments of the past week Sovereign debt issues in Europe raised their ugly head again over the last week. While the Irish austerity package was passed by its Parliament,... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning December 19 2010

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The big picture One of the biggest furphies in 2009 was the claim that Australia had a ‘bubble’ in the housing market. It didn’t and still doesn’t but to some... Read more continue reading

Stronger Super plus Access to Advice good for all Australians, says FPA

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FPA comments on the Federal Government’s response to the Cooper Review The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s response by the Federal Government to the Cooper Report Recommendations, but reinforces... Read more continue reading

What’s ahead for Australian investors in 2011

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While there are many macro issues around the world affecting the markets, one of the world’s largest fund managers believe the outlook for the Australian market is positive, especially if... Read more continue reading

AMP and AXA APH complete due diligence

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AMP Limited (AMP) and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited (AXA APH) have satisfactorily completed reciprocal confirmatory due diligence. In addition to receiving shareholder and court approvals, the merger also remains... Read more continue reading