AFCA open for business: time for licensees to update ASIC with their AFCA membership details

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ASIC has welcomed the achievement of a major milestone for Australian consumers and small business – the start of Australia’s new financial services dispute resolution scheme, the Australian Financial Complaints... Read more continue reading

Transitioning to a simpler, safer and more transparent model

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New KPMG research finds that the Australian major banks (‘the majors’) have reported a decrease in aggregate cash profits for the 2018 full year, as they restructure and simplify their... Read more continue reading

Australians concerned about economic outcomes of the current White House administration: Investment Trends

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its October 2018 Investor Intentions Index, a monthly study that tracks investors’ market outlook and intended investments. The study draws on monthly surveys... Read more continue reading

Insight Investment’s global economic outlook for the week ahead (beginning 5 November 2018)

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The multi -asset team at Insight Investment, a leading global investment manager, notes “This week is less busy on the data front, with politics moving into focus. The biggest event... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International launches first active EFT in Australia

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Fidelity International has launched its first Active ETF on the Australian Securities Exchange, the Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Fund (Managed Fund) (ASX: FEMX).  As an active ETF, the fund has... Read more continue reading

Government change on death benefits gets thumbs up

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The Federal Government’s decision to change the law to ensure that death benefits that include life insurance proceeds are not subject to tax when rolled over to a new superannuation... Read more continue reading

Australians take the front foot on philanthropy

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The growing number of Australians taking part in philanthropic activities has been highlighted by the findings of the latest CAF World Giving Index*, and are part of a trend towards... Read more continue reading

Future2 reaches $1 million milestone in grant giving to disadvantaged young Australians

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More than $1 million has been contributed by the Future2 Foundation, to benefit disadvantaged young people across Australia since its inception 11 years ago. The Future2 Foundation, the philanthropic arm... Read more continue reading

Your Money and Your Life Consumer Expo kicks off

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The inaugural Your Money and Your Life (YMYL) Expo, due to kick off on Friday November 9 at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour has come at a perfect time... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 2 November, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets bounced back over the past week helped by good US earnings results and a lessening of trade war fears... Read more continue reading