Outgoing AFA National President calls on Minister Shorten to put consumers first

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National President of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Dr Jim Taggart, OAM has called on Minister Bill Shorten to become a true advocate of the financial services industry so... Read more continue reading

Investor sentiment negative

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The latest Financial Services Council/CoreData Investor Sentiment Index shows investor confidence remains negative for the second quarter in a row. The Index, prepared by CoreData for the Financial Services Council,... Read more continue reading

Bushfire Action Weeek reminds Victorians to get Lifewise this Summer

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With 95% of Australian families having inadequate life insurance, Bushfire Action Week is a reminder to all about the importance of protecting the family against the risks associated with bushfires.... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update Friday 08 October 2010

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Headline developments of the past week The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised many by leaving interest rates on hold, but it made it quite clear that it retains a tightening... Read more continue reading

Asian and Australian bond markets hold strong opportunities for investors, Western Asset says

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‘Kangaroo effect’ sees Australia as destination of choice for foreign issuers Asian bonds more attractive as governments put their houses in order As fears of a sell-out of fixed interest... Read more continue reading

More than 50% of investors intend returning to commercial property investment, says Charter Hall survey

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Most investors intend to increase their exposures to listed and unlisted property over the next year, and will invest sizable sums, according to the findings of a new Charter Hall... Read more continue reading

SMSF Use of Sector ETFs Likely to Follow the Success of Broader Passive Investments

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For the first time in Australia, investors can take a view on a particular market sector such as Resources, Financials or Energy. With a sector ETF, investors can simply buy... Read more continue reading

Russell’s super administration model focused on members

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Russell introducing intra-fund advice to support its member engagement strategy More than 70 staff accepted roles to join Russell’s administration business Global financial services firm Russell Investments announced it is... Read more continue reading

AMP and Bendigo Bank form strategic alliance

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AMP Financial Services and Bendigo Bank today announced a strategic alliance to deliver tailored AMP life insurance solutions to the bank’s 1.35 million retail customers across Australia. From October this... Read more continue reading

Healthy trade; petrol prices to creep higher

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International trade; Job advertisements; Petrol price The trade surplus widened in August. The trade surplus rose by $603 million to $2,346 million. Exports fell by 2.4 per cent while imports... Read more continue reading