Investor Signposts: Week Beginning November 28 2010

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The big picture There’s no doubt that researchers have it easy nowadays compared with their predecessors even just a decade ago. There is just so much information freely available. And... Read more continue reading

Minister Shorten comments on FPA professionalism initiatives

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Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten has acknowledged the new strategy outlined today by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) to transform the association and position its members as... Read more continue reading

Biggest housing slump in a decade

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Construction work done Construction work done fell from record highs, down by 2.1 per cent in the September quarter. In real terms the value of construction work done fell to... Read more continue reading

Actuaries call for risk management professionals on company boards

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia has today called for cross disciplinary risk management teams in financial services companies, and emphasised the importance of risk management professionals on boards. Melinda... Read more continue reading

CFP professionals recognised for valuable advice

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Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) professionals continue to be recognised as the preferred source of financial advice. According to research commissioned by the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) in Canada, consumers... Read more continue reading

FPA – 125 students complete CFP5

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today announced 125 FPA members successfully completed the certification unit (CFP5) of the Certified Financial Planner® certification program. Out of the 213 new and repeating... Read more continue reading

AMP appointments position for growth

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AMP Financial Services has appointed Andrew Hobern and Deborah Sneddon to the newly created roles of Director of Business Performance and Director of Operations in AMP Financial Planning, Advice &... Read more continue reading

Aviva launches off-platform SMA using IRESS technology

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Aviva Investors (Aviva) has partnered with leading financial services technology provider, IRESS Market Technology (IRESS) to launch Aviva Investors Direct SMA (Direct SMA). Aviva’s Head of Retail, Andrew Peterson, said... Read more continue reading

Spending remains sluggish across Australia

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CBA Business Spending index A recovery in spending across the Australian economy remains elusive according to a key gauge.The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI) was unchanged in October after... Read more continue reading

Weaker Aussie drives petrol to three month highs

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Petrol price According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum the national average retail pump price rose 0.5 cents a litre last week to 124.3 cents a litre – a three... Read more continue reading