AFA: An advocate for consumers

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The new look Board of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), today confirmed the association remains fully focused on helping its members to address the very serious problems currently facing... Read more continue reading

Dwelling approvals rebound, Credit sluggish

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Latest economic data New dwelling approvals rose for the first time in seven months – up 9.3 per cent in October. The RP Data-Rismark Hedonic Australian Home Value Index –... Read more continue reading

J.P. Morgan first to launch Tri-Party securities lending in Australia

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J.P. Morgan has successfully completed Australia’s first Tri-Party Securities Lending transaction acting as a third-party collateral agent for a securities lending transaction between UBS and State Street Bank and Trust.... Read more continue reading

Profits and sales slide as businesses temper activity

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Business indicators; New Home Sales; Petrol price Company profits fell by 1.5 per cent in the December quarter, led by the construction sector. Excluding mining, profits fell by a much... Read more continue reading

Responsible Investment 2010

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Responsible Investment 2010 is the 10th annual Benchmark Report commissioned by RIAA and the 7th report based on research carried out by Corporate Monitor. Its aim is fourfold: to update... Read more continue reading

Russell enhances diversified products to include new strategies and tailored asset allocations

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Russell Investments has today announced a series of enhancements to the strategic asset allocation (SAA) of its suite of diversified managed funds and pooled superannuation trusts (superannuation investment vehicles). They... Read more continue reading

WHK Horwath offices to be renamed Crowe Horwath in 2011

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International membership creates opportunities for clients and employees From 1 January 2011, the offices of accounting and wealth management firm WHK Horwath will be renamed Crowe Horwath to reflect its... Read more continue reading

INGIM wholesale poised for next stage of growth

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Two BDM hires for Northern Region to complete team INGIM funds receive positive ratings from S&P and Lonsec ING Investment Management (INGIM) Australia has positioned its wholesale business for the... Read more continue reading

SPAA urges caution on new borrowing rules

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The Self Managed Super Funds Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has today reminded SMSF advisers and trustees about the tough new measures which apply to limited recourse borrowing arrangements put... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank Governor signals pause on rates

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Testimony of Reserve Bank Governor In delivering testimony to the House of Respresentatives Economics Committee, the Reserve Bank Governor has given clear signals that interest rate settings are on hold... Read more continue reading