S&P and ASX launch equity volatility index

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Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), a subsidiary of the ASX Group, announce the launch of an Australian equity volatility benchmark – the S&P/ASX 200 VIX... Read more continue reading

Matthew Englund appointed head of dealer groups

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Mark Spiers, BT Financial Group’s General Manager of Advice, today announced the appointment of Matthew Englund to Head of Dealer Groups, which incorporates Securitor and Magnitude, following the resignation of... Read more continue reading

BT Wrap’s 3-year development program delivers next stage: model portfolio tools

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BT Wrap today launched their model portfolio enhancements to support advisers with the increasing complexity and costs resulting from the explosion of self managed super funds and increasing investor demand... Read more continue reading

Petrol spikes as discounting cycle resumes

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Petrol price; RBA Governor speech Petrol prices have risen for the first time in five weeks. The Australian Institute of Petroleum reports that the average Australian petrol price rose by... Read more continue reading

Spending posts first gain in nine months

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CBA Business Spending index Tentative signs of a recovery in consumer spending. A key gauge of economy-wide spending posted its strongest result in nine months in August. The Commonwealth Bank... Read more continue reading

Melbourne-Sydney: World’s 3rd busiest air route?

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Air traffic data Based on the latest available government aviation statistics, the Melbourne-Sydney air route can claim the mantle of the third busiest route in the world. There were just... Read more continue reading

MLC appoints Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer

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MLC today announced the appointment of Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) following an extensive international search. Ms Richards has more than 20 years experience in global investment markets... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning September 19

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Upcoming economic and financial market events Australia September 20    Reserve Bank Governor speech    Foodbowl Unlimited Forum Luncheon in Shepparton September 21    RBA Board minutes (September 7)    Minutes of the last... Read more continue reading

BT Wrap and Asgard platforms dominate AFR Investor Awards

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The calibre of BT Financial Group’s two platform businesses and the people who support them was reflected with BT Wrap and Asgard both taking home awards at the annual AFR... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on dispute resolution requirements for traditional trustee company

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ASIC has released a consultation paper seeking public comment on dispute resolution arrangements required of trustee companies providing traditional services, like preparing wills. click here to continue reading this PDF... Read more continue reading