New credit card rules affect all lenders and brokers

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This is the first post in a two part series on the new responsible lending rules for credit cards. Tighter new rules mean that credit card providers must assess credit... Read more continue reading

CommSec Research: Stable spending through election period

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Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Index Economy-wide spending doesn’t appear to have been unduly affected through the election period. The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI), rose by 0.5 per cent... Read more continue reading

ASIC Chair issues ‘fairness challenge’ at Annual Forum

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The 24th ASIC Annual Forum in Sydney on 16-17 May 2019 saw more than 950 delegates attend 13 sessions on how financial market participants can meet community expectations when dealing... Read more continue reading

Election result offers super system opportunity for policy stability

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A re-elected Coalition Government should ensure that the superannuation sector enjoys policy stability for the next three years, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “After the introduction of the significant... Read more continue reading

Post-election boost for shares; Domestic travel slumps; Petrol hits 6-month high

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Petrol prices; Domestic air travel; Housing affordability Weekly Petrol Price: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average price of unleaded petrol rose by 3.7 cents in the... Read more continue reading

Federal election wrap

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Economic perspective The ruling Liberal/National Party Coalition was returned to power in the Federal Election held on May 18. On the night of the election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed... Read more continue reading

Global dividends rise strongly in Q1, while Australia continues to lag

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Global dividends shrugged off concerns about the world economy, rising 7.8% on a headline basis in the first quarter, and reaching a first-quarter record of US$263.3bn, according to the latest... Read more continue reading

State Street says Brexit uncertainty keeps UK growth below trend

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With trade deals stalling it’s easy to forget about Brexit. However, Europe needs careful consideration and due attention. While there are signs of Eurozone stabilisation, political uncertainty, especially around Brexit,... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 17 May, 2019

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets fell earlier in the past week as the trade war continued to escalate, before rebounding helped by better economic... Read more continue reading

Advisers invited to register for FASEA exam

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Registrations are now open until May 31, 2019 for financial advisers (new entrants and existing) to notify their intention to sit the FASEA exam. “The opening of registrations for the... Read more continue reading