ASIC delivers on commitment to help limited AFS licensees understand their obligations

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released new webpage guidance and information sheets to help limited Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees and their representatives understand their key obligations.... Read more continue reading

Did the Australian economy present any surprises over 2017?

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While weather events created some volatility in the data, it appears as though the Australian economy is poised to expand by around 2.50% to 2.75% over 2017. Monetary policy settings... Read more continue reading

Adam Spencer and Yossi Ghinsberg announced as keynote speakers for SMSFA National Conference 2018.    

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The SMSF Association has confirmed its keynote speakers for the SMSF Association National Conference 2018 – Adam Spencer and Yossi Ghinsberg. Speaking on Thursday 15th February, Adam Spencer will encourage audience... Read more continue reading

Better gender balance is good for the economy and should be supported by public policy: 30% Club

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A growing body of empirical evidence and research, from different sources and geographies, corroborates the intuitive argument that more diverse boards and senior management teams are more effective than ‘identikit’... Read more continue reading

UniSuper responds to members with launch of Personal Accounts

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UniSuper, the $60 billion superannuation fund for Australia’s higher education and research sector, has listened to its members and opened-up access to family and former members with the launch of... Read more continue reading

Zenith Sector Review: Emerging Market fund managers endure short term pain as Asian IT sector hots up

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Zenith’s Emerging Market Equities Sector Review has highlighted the dynamic tension that exists for fund managers between chasing performance and maintaining a strict investment discipline. Zenith’s rated fund managers generally... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management and Japan for UNHCR Partner to Support Refugee Children

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Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) has announced a partnership with Japan for UNHCR, a national partner of UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), whereby Nikko AM globally supports funding towards school... Read more continue reading

December Transfer Balance Cap deadline looms

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SMSF trustees need to ensure that their funds comply with the Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) rules before the transitional period runs out on 31 December. The SMSF Association is recommending... Read more continue reading

Australian brands close the gap between digital experience and customer expectation

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SAP Australia yesterday launched its 2017 Australian Digital Experience Report, revealing that Australian businesses have significantly improved the digital experience they provide, closing the gap to what consumers expect. However,... Read more continue reading

Dynamic Asset Consulting launches Australia’s first ‘goals based’ retail super solution for financial advisers and investors

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Dynamic Asset Consulting (DAC), a specialist goals based investment advisory and management company, yesterday formally announced the launch of its new retail superannuation portfolios, which allow financial advisers and investors... Read more continue reading