Lonsec releases 2010 Global Emerging Markets and Regional Equities Sector Review

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Lonsec has released its 2010 review of the Global Emerging Markets and Regional Equities sector, encompassing 20 funds. Four funds were awarded Lonsec’s highest accolade, ‘Highly Recommended’ – the Templeton... Read more continue reading

Australia still the lucky country

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Australia still the lucky country – with Australians happier than global peers  Australians are among the most satisfied people in the world with almost 90 per cent very satisfied or... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases 2010 Sector Review – Single Manager Hedge Funds

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Lonsec has released its 2010 Single Manager Hedge Funds Sector Review, covering 16 funds of which four received Lonsec’s highest rating of “Highly Recommended” – the BlackRock Scientific Global Markets... Read more continue reading

Recognition for BT for life's simplicity

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BT’s quest to help more Australians understand and engage with their super was recognised at the recent Australian Superannuation Funds Association (ASFA) Communication Awards. BT’s Head of Superannuation Melanie Evans... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases 2010 Australian and Global Long/Short Sector Reviews

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Lonsec has released its 2010 Sector Reviews covering Australian and global long/short funds. Twelve Australian equity long/short funds were reviewed, with three attaining Lonsec’s highest rating of “Highly Recommended” –... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases 2010 Diversified Funds Sector Review

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Lonsec’s 2010 Diversified Funds Sector Review resulted in the assignment of two Highly Recommended ratings, to BlackRock and Schroders. The ratings assigned to each manager generally apply across the various... Read more continue reading

Training Requirements for Financial Planners

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Legal requirements A financial planner is someone who provides personal advice to individuals and small businesses concerning financial strategies and products in areas such as superannuation, investment, insurance and personal... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Council – A bigger voice on the economy

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At an Extraordinary General Meeting held yesterday in Sydney, members of the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) voted to change the organisation’s name to the Financial Services Council and... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases its 2010 Australian Property Securities Funds Sector Review

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Lonsec’s 2010 review of the Australian Property Securities sector included 19 funds, of which only one attained Lonsec’s top rating, Highly Recommended. This was the Vanguard Property Securities Index Fund.... Read more continue reading

Engaging workers in a competitive super market remains key

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In order to meet the retirement needs of future generations, the superannuation industry needs an overhaul of at least the scale the Government is signalling via its current reform agenda,... Read more continue reading