Independent research validates CFP® certification standard

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A research study into Australia’s financial planning industry comprehensively supports the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification standards of education, experience and ethics. Conducted by Dr June Smith through Victoria University, the... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Council welcomes Investment Manager Regime

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John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council, today welcomed the Federal Government’s changes to the income tax treatment of investment income of foreign funds. “The Investment Manager Regime was... Read more continue reading

13 New, Non-Unitised Fund Portfolio’s added by Fund Managers and Independent Research Houses to HUB24’s Portfolio Administration Service

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HUB24, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX listed stockbroker and wealth management utility, Investorfirst Limited (ASX: INQ), is today pleased to formally announce the addition of 13 new, non-unitised portfolios... Read more continue reading

AFA Foundation Launches Queensland Flood Appeal

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The Association of Financial Advisers’ charitable foundation – the AFA Foundation has launched an appeal for victims of the Queensland floods. AFA Foundation Chair, Brian Boggs said, “It is truly... Read more continue reading

MLC Investment Management changes Australian equities strategy

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MLC Investment Management today announced that it has made changes to its Australian shares strategy, creating separate domestic equities strategies for the Horizon series and MLC Australian Share Fund. The... Read more continue reading

Principal Global Investors Becomes a Signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment

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Principal Global Investors announces it has become a signatory for the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Principal Global Investors is a diversified asset management organization with world class... Read more continue reading

Look out for signal to become ‘wealth builder’ – says HLB Mann Judd

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People need help to recognise when they are able to become ‘wealth builders’ as it’s too easy for them to miss the signal that says they are in prime position... Read more continue reading

Floods: Weighing up the costs

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Economic impact of floods The east coast floods were caused by the La Niña weather event. La Niña will continue until at least March. El Niño and La Niña are... Read more continue reading

State of the States

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State & territory economic performance report How are Australia’s states and territories performing? CommSec has attempted to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment;... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital welcomes new Australian equities appointments

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AMP Capital Investors has appointed several equity investment professionals, bringing its Australian Capital Equity team to eight investment professionals focused on the Australian equities market. Joining the team are Jonas... Read more continue reading