Investors risk exposure to ‘glittering junk’

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Investors sticking to the traditionally high quality, conservative part of global bond markets may be surprised to learn that they are more exposed to riskier credit now than prior to... Read more continue reading

Infocus adds a third new senior executive to its leadership team

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Financial services dealer group Infocus Wealth Management has delivered another significant announcement in respect to their dynamic leadership recruitment program. Founder and Managing Director, Darren Steinhardt confirmed, ‘We are delighted... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 27 July, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets mostly pushed higher over the last week helped by good US earnings news and a US/European trade agreement. This... Read more continue reading

Global market outlook uncertain as volatility tipped to return

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The global economic outlook is looking increasingly uncertain, with volatility set to re-appear, but opportunities exist for shrewd investors who understand the global backdrop and risks, and who do their... Read more continue reading

AMP takes action to reset business and provides an update on 1H 18 results

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AMP Limited has provided an update on its expected 2018 interim results and announced a series of actions being taken to reset the business, prioritise customers and strengthen risk management... Read more continue reading

CommSec State of the States

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July 2018 Overall Results How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; business investment; unemployment;... Read more continue reading

Revised MIT Legislation removes Residential Property prohibition

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Yesterday, the Government released draft legislation titled “Removing tax loopholes”, that include measures that address the tax leakage of foreign investment into residential and rural property. The previous draft legislation... Read more continue reading

Leading American change-maker to address 2018 FPA Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is excited to announce that inspirational American philanthropist and change-maker Alex Sheen has been confirmed as the first of the keynote speakers for... Read more continue reading

IOOF to complete early on acquisition of ANZ Aligned Dealer Groups and achieve early economic completion of the Pension & Investments business

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IOOF Holdings Limited (IOOF) has announced that it will obtain legal ownership of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited’s (ANZ) Aligned Dealer Group businesses (ADGs) from 1 October ahead... Read more continue reading

FPA congratulates FASEA on releasing consultation papers

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) congratulates the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) for releasing the remaining consultation papers which finally provide financial planners with a sense... Read more continue reading