Standard & Poor’s assigns ‘STRONG’ rating to HUB24’s Portfolio Service SMA Platform

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HUB24, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX listed stockbroker and wealth management utility, Investorfirst Limited (ASX: INQ), is pleased to announce that following the inaugural review by Standard & Poor’s... Read more continue reading

Confidence stabilises but trend index at 20mth lows

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Consumer sentiment The Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer confidence rose modestly in February following the sharp slide in January. The index rose by 1.9 per cent to 106.6 in February.... Read more continue reading

Understanding FoFA: FPA pack encourages planners to discuss reforms with local MPs

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has released to members a comprehensive ‘FoFA Pack’ detailing the key issues raised by the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms. Recently sent to all... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors Market Monitor – 09 February 2011

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Reporting season – week 2 With the earnings season now in progress, the past week was full of important corporate announcements that have impacted share performance. This week we discuss... Read more continue reading

Actuaries call for wider debate on solutions for coping with future floods

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The devastating damage to property caused by the Queensland floods, has prompted the Institute of Actuaries of Australia to call for a national solution to manage future floods and natural... Read more continue reading

Financial Advice Community United in Support of Disabled Young Women

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$10,000 grant from the financial advice community makes ‘the ultimate difference’ to two disabled young women The Association of Financial Advisers Foundation (AFA Foundation) and Future2, the foundation of the... Read more continue reading

Business conditions near two year lows

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NAB Business Survey; Migration & Tourism The NAB business confidence index rose from -2.7 to +4.0 in January. The business conditions index slumped from +5.8 in December to -5.8 in... Read more continue reading

Russell targets after-tax returns for super funds

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Russell Investments is tackling a gap in the market for a comprehensive after-tax solution for super funds with the launch of its first Australian fund specifically tailored to enhance after-tax... Read more continue reading

Investor and SMSF interest in Direct Property continues to strengthen with forecast upswing in property cycle.

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Growth expected for retail property sector with retail rents increasing and retail sales likely to grow with improved labour market Charter Hall launches new retail property fund with 8.0 cpu... Read more continue reading

Major merger reshapes super landscape

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Landmark consolidation move as AustralianSuper, Westscheme merge In one of the most significant moves in the superannuation industry, AustralianSuper, Australia’s largest industry fund, and fellow industry player, the 200,000-plus member... Read more continue reading