PIMCO Hires John Studzinski as Managing Director and Vice Chairman of PIMCO in its Executive Office

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PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers, has hired John Studzinski as Managing Director and Vice Chairman of PIMCO in its Executive Office. Mr. Studzinski, who has... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 7 August, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw share markets fall on the back of worries around emerging markets, trade wars and the potential regulation... Read more continue reading

Decision to keep retirement age at 67 lauded

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The Federal Government’s decision to keep the Aged Pension at 67 and not increase it incrementally to reach 70 by 2035 is good policy, says the SMSF Association CEO John... Read more continue reading

Shifting client expectations transforming the role of the adviser

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The role of the financial adviser is changing as a result of increased client expectations and technological advances, according to Macquarie’s 2018 Accounting and Financial Services Benchmarking Report. The second... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints David Plant General Manager, Strategic Alliances

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed David Plant as General Manager of Strategic Alliances David will be responsible for building and enhancing mutually beneficial alliances across the spectrum... Read more continue reading

ASIC reviews insurance in superannuation

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a report on the provision of insurance cover through superannuation. ASIC’s review of 47 superannuation trustees focused on: insurance claims and... Read more continue reading

AFA and David Koch join forces to launch ‘Your Money and Your Life’ Consumer Expo

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As part of the vision to deliver great advice to more Australians, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has partnered with David Koch’s Pinstripe Media, to launch the inaugural Your Money... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital strengthens global listed infrastructure capability with new London hire

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AMP Capital has made a new hire to its global listed infrastructure team as it bolsters its global infrastructure investment platform, investing across the entire spectrum of the asset class.... Read more continue reading

Record trade with China

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International trade Trade surplus: The trade surplus eased from $1,937 million in June (previously $1,873 million) to $1,551 million in July. It was the 12th surplus in 15 months. Trade with China: Australia’s... Read more continue reading

How do you make your philanthropy (your structured giving) work best?​

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Australia ranks third in the world for giving, with 73% of Australians making a charitable donation. Todd Stanford assists his private clients at Profile Financial Services with advice and strategies... Read more continue reading