Zurich Investments Equity Income Fund upgraded to ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec

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The Zurich Investments Equity Income Fund has been upgraded to a ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec, reflecting increased conviction in the quality and experience of the co-Portfolio Managers. In its review,... Read more continue reading

Another year, another Future2 Challenge!

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The blurb says that “Mount Anne Circuit is one of the world’s great bushwalking challenges. It combines all the elements for a wilderness epic: a spectacular objective, sub alpine crags,... Read more continue reading

AMP University Challenge winners beat a record field

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A team of students from Griffith University has won the AMP University Challenge, beating the largest field in the competition’s history. Now in its seventh year, the AMP University Challenge... Read more continue reading

Super changes require rethink on estate planning

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Members of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) should seek specialist advice on the possible impact of receiving a pension on the death of their spouse, says SMSF Association Head of Technical... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 27 October, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week While US shares fell slightly over the last week on some mixed earnings results most share markets rose with Eurozone shares... Read more continue reading

FASEA announcement a good first step

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomed the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)’s announcement yesterday, which outlines the degree requirement pathway that will apply to new entrants to... Read more continue reading

AMP Limited provides Q3 17 cashflows update

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Group delivers solid business performance, in line with guidance metrics. Australian wealth management (AWM) assets under management increased A$211 million during Q3 17 to A$125.3 billion. AWM net cash outflow... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason on ‘Trumparound’

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Legg Mason on ‘’ Legg Mason, a leading global fund manager, presents a global bond update. They comment: Global bond markets suffered a sharp turnaround, mostly driven by expectations that... Read more continue reading

ASIC overhauls funds management guidance

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ASIC has released a suite of new and updated guidance for the funds management industry for consultation. The six new and updated regulatory guides have been developed in advance of... Read more continue reading

Oil seeds and beverage prices spike

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International trade prices Export & import prices: Import prices fell by 1.6 per cent in the September quarter and were down 0.4 per cent on a year ago. Prices of exports... Read more continue reading