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

Weekly market & economic update – 26 November 2010

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Headline developments of the past week While there was good news at the start of the week in terms of Ireland agreeing to accept a bailout from the European Union... Read more continue reading

RBA signals pause on rates

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Testimony of Reserve Bank Governor The Reserve Bank Governor has delivered testimony to the House of Respresentatives Economics Committee. Transcripts of the testimony have been released. Selected comments from the... Read more continue reading

FPA announces winners of the Value of Advice Awards

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today recognised and awarded three of its members for their outstanding commitment to their clients and for delivering valuable financial advice. The FPA announced the... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes new Board Chair

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Chair-Elect of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) professional, Matthew Rowe will take over as the FPA Board Chair at the Association’s Annual General Meeting today.... Read more continue reading

Australian housing – is it a bubble? What’s the risk?

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Key points Australian housing is not in a bubble but it is very overvalued, and combined with high debt levels leaves Australian households vulnerable should anything significantly threaten house prices.... Read more continue reading