CommSec State of the States – April 2018

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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; construction work... Read more continue reading

Alleron’s Long Short Fund returned +1.50% for the March 2018 quarter compared to -3.90% fall in ASX 100

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Portfolio Performance   Portfolio Commentary Alleron’s Long Short Fund produced a return of +1.50% for the March 2018 quarter compared to the -3.90% fall in the ASX 100. This is... Read more continue reading

Decision to expand SMSFs to six members gets tick of approval

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The Federal Government’s decision to expand the number of members allowed in an SMSF from four to six and to include SMSFs in the Superstream digital rollover process has been... Read more continue reading

ASX outlines new features and timetable for DLT system to replace CHESS

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The ASX has released a consultation paper outlining the planned new features and timetable for replacing CHESS with a distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution as the post-trade infrastructure for Australia’s... Read more continue reading

Yield curve signals danger ahead

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Bond yields have been moving higher since the start of 2018, with expectations of future Fed tightening and a gradual rise in inflation prompting investors to reassess long-term interest rates.... Read more continue reading

Global investment harmonisation to improve investor outcomes

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The Banking Royal Commission has brought the issue of regulation, and consumer protection, top of mind, but it will be important that any increased regulation that occurs as a result... Read more continue reading

Higher import prices add to inflation risks

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Export & import prices Export & import prices: Import prices rose by 2.1 per cent in the March quarter and were up by 2.3 per cent on a year ago –... Read more continue reading

PIMCO to open third US office in Austin, Texas

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PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers, announces that it will open a new U.S. office in Austin, Texas. The new office will be led by Patrick Feigley,... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases guidance on AFS licensing exemption for tax and BAS agents

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has updated its guidance for accountants who provide services on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to cover the exemption from the Australian Financial Services... Read more continue reading

Praemium appoints Self-Invested and International Solutions Manager

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Praemium is pleased to announce that Steve Thomas will be joining Praemium on 7 May as Manager of Self-Invested and International Solutions. With over 30 years’ experience in product management... Read more continue reading