Royal Commission lays groundwork to improve financial advice: SMSF Association

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The final report of the Financial Services Royal Commission has detailed critical reforms that should lay the groundwork for a more professional and trusted financial advice sector, says SMSF Association... Read more continue reading

AMP realigns leadership team to drive transformation

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AMP Limited has announce a series of changes to its leadership team to drive the transformation of the group in 2019. AMP Chief Executive Officer Francesco De Ferrari said the... Read more continue reading

Traditional sources of diversification failed to mitigate losses as portfolio performance suffered

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Multi-asset funds failed to protect investors from the impact of volatile equity markets in 2018, according to the Natixis Investment Managers Global Portfolio Barometer. Adviser portfolios delivered negative returns across... Read more continue reading

A strong year for dividends globally

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Despite global share markets falling heavily in the last quarter, 2018 was a strong year for dividends across developed markets, with $A1.8 trillion paid out to shareholders, a $200+ billion,... Read more continue reading

Eaton Vance: What’s next for Brexit?

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Brexit, the expected withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, is one of the biggest uncertainties that global investors are wrestling with today. “The exact path to Brexit... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission highlights importance of individual accountability

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The Board of The Banking and Finance Oath (The BFO) welcomes Commissioner Hayne’s focus on honesty and individual accountability in the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in... Read more continue reading

CommSec Research: Aussies are spending, but cautiously

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Economic trends & issues The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) yesterday released retail spending data for the December quarter. CommSec obtained detailed spending data from the ABS in nominal and... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute welcomes final Royal Commission report

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The Actuaries Institute welcomes the final report from the Royal Commission into Australia’s banking, superannuation and financial services sectors. The Royal Commission, which received more than 10,000 submissions, has revealed... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases final examination standard

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FASEA has released the legislative instrument and explanatory statement for its Examination standard. The legislative instrument was informed through consultation received in 26 submissions during the legislative instrument final consultation... Read more continue reading

Synchron responds to Banking Royal Commission Final Report

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Synchron believes the Royal Commission Final Report will act as a catalyst to move the advice profession forward. “We have experienced many years of upheaval and reform but now have... Read more continue reading