SMSF Association takes issue with PC draft findings

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The Productivity Commission’s draft findings about the cost effectiveness of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) uses evidence that is “fundamentally flawed” and does not consider broader motivations on why individuals set... Read more continue reading

Accountants are at the crossroad – role model businesses needed to be beacons to the future

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The accounting profession has reached a major crossroad and many accountants have not wasted time restructuring their businesses to ensure they are relevant and successful in the future said Institute... Read more continue reading

Low inflation keeps the Reserve Bank sidelined

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Consumer price index Inflation: The Consumer Price Index – the main measure of inflation in Australia – rose by 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, below expectations for a... Read more continue reading

CDPQ, AMP Capital agree to provide up to US$1B to finance Tillman’s U.S. Tower Rollout

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La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”), one of North America’s largest institutional investors, and global investment manager AMP Capital announce that they will provide US$500 million of... Read more continue reading

Small business owners alerted to ALP franking credit proposal

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The Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) are working together to highlight concerns about the Labor Party’s proposal to disallow refunds... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance adds another growth manager to the team

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Centrepoint Alliance has further bolstered its sales team with the appointment of a second Growth Manager. Former Head of Advice Partnerships and Membership at FPA – Jason Tattershall – joined... Read more continue reading

FINSIA outlines blueprint for the professionalisation of financial services industry

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FINSIA, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, responds to the Royal Commission and sets out the fundamental steps required for an effective self-regulation model/framework to ensure a commitment to professionalism... Read more continue reading

Tips for protecting investments through a market cycle

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There’s been a marked uptick in commentary about market cycles, market pricing and the risk of correction. Pricing and valuations are heightened across many asset classes, bringing into play the... Read more continue reading

Omega Global Investors signs strategic partnership deal with Pinnacle Investment Management Group

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Omega Global Investors (Omega) has announced a strategic partnership with Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited (Pinnacle). The partnership, involving a minority equity purchase by Pinnacle, ushers in the next phase... Read more continue reading

PPS Mutual bolsters team with NSW State Manager 

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Specialist insurance company PPS Mutual has appointed Sabrina Sequeira-Walmsley to the new role of NSW State Manager. Ms Sequeira-Walmsley will report to PPS Mutual Director of Distribution Brian Pillemer and... Read more continue reading