Minister Shorten: Please read the writing on the wall, lives are worth insuring

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is again calling on the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, to become a true advocate of the financial advice industry and... Read more continue reading

Retailers benefit as consumers continue to spend

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CBA Business Spending index The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI) eased yet again in trend terms in January, but it certainly wasn’t all bad news. In fact only a... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – 18 February 2011

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Headline developments of the past week There was good news out of China with January inflation coming in lower than expected owing to a lower than expected rise in food... Read more continue reading

Korea and Australia Financial Investment Forum to increase investment

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The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) and the Financial Services Council (FSC) of Australia today joined with the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) in signing an agreement to establish the... Read more continue reading

Century to waive $1.3 million management fees

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Savings to directly reduce debt of Opus 21 Century Funds Management (Century) has announced that it will waive the first year of its management fees if it is successful in... Read more continue reading

ACSA announces winners of 2011 industry awards

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Nikki Bennett, Dañelle Michael and Tony Stolarek recognised for their contribution to the custody and investment administration sector The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) has announced the winners of the... Read more continue reading

Actuaries call for longevity risk focus – including new generation annuities – in Federal Budget

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today urged the Government to prioritise longevity risk policies, including development of a new generation variable annuities market, to meet the... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning February 20 2011

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The big picture One of the biggest issues at present is the conservatism of Aussie consumers. Australians are saving again, rather than spending. And rather than buying goods on credit... Read more continue reading

Unleaded petrol sales slump to 13-year lows

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Petrol Sales; RBA Speech; Imports Petrol sales in the September quarter were the lowest for any September quarter in five years, as consumers and businesses focussed on cutting costs. Unleaded... Read more continue reading

PIMCO’s bond funds outperform equities; head winds highlight the importance of active management

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Fixed interest has outperformed equities over the past few years Headwinds are on the horizon for global bond markets Fixed interest is a must as a diversifier and to smooth... Read more continue reading