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Mining investment leads the way

From Savanth Sebastian - CommSec

Private New Capital Expenditure New business investment rose by 6.2 per cent in the September quarter – the biggest increase in three years. Mining dominated investment plans with investment in... Read more continue reading

25 Nov 2010

Zenith Announces Further Client Growth

From Zenith Investment Partners

The number of financial dealer groups and adviser practices utilising Zenith Investment Partners (Zenith) research facilities and services continues to expand with Wilson HTM the most recent firm to confirm... Read more continue reading

25 Nov 2010

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning November 28 2010

From Craig James - Commsec

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

25 Nov 2010

Minister Shorten comments on FPA professionalism initiatives

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

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

25 Nov 2010

Biggest housing slump in a decade

From Savanth Sebastian - CommSec

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

24 Nov 2010

Actuaries call for risk management professionals on company boards

From Institute of Actuaries of Australia

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

24 Nov 2010

CFP professionals recognised for valuable advice

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

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

24 Nov 2010

FPA – 125 students complete CFP5

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

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

24 Nov 2010

AMP appointments position for growth

From AMP Financial Services

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

24 Nov 2010

Aviva launches off-platform SMA using IRESS technology

From IRESS Market Technology

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

23 Nov 2010

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
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CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]