2018 outlook: global equity outlook strong as volatility returns to the market

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The outlook for equity markets in 2018 is stronger internationally than locally, and volatility is likely to make a return, meaning investors may need to consider some portfolio protection, according... Read more continue reading

AMP honours Lifetime Achievers at annual Advice Summit

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AMP has honoured Lifetime Achievers from among its Australia-wide network of financial advisers at the company’s annual Advice Summit in Sydney. Advisers Geoff Cattach, Max Lewis and Ross Vanderwolf received... Read more continue reading

Household debt hits 200%; house prices sliding

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Total Household Debt restated upwards to 200% of disposable income In recent weeks there have been a number of data points which highlight the pressures facing the household sector. Household... Read more continue reading

DJW interim financial results 2018: $11.9m profit

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Djerriwarrh Investments (ASX: DJW) has released its HY 18 financial results, announcing a profit of $11.9 million. Djerriwarrh (market cap: $796.83m) is a listed investment company (LIC), specialising in investing... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth announces appointment of Ignition Wealth Ireland CEO Alan Quinlan

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Ignition Wealth has announced the appointment of Alan Quinlan as CEO of the burgeoning Ignition Wealth Ireland business. Alan is highly experienced in the international fintech field, having held senior... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital appoints new CFO/COO

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AMP Capital has appointed John Patrick (JP) Moorhead as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Mr Moorhead replaces Margaret Payn, who is returning to the UK for... Read more continue reading

The 10 biggest risks for 2018

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The outlooks for 2018 are relatively optimistic, nonetheless, in the interest of a balanced view, here are the 10 biggest risks for 2018: Everything is consensus. Very few views (including... Read more continue reading

First home buyers return; record building work

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Consumer confidence, Housing finance, Building activity Consumer confidence: The Westpac/Melbourne Institute survey of consumer sentiment rose by 1.8 per cent in January – a 4-year high. The index now stands... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates increase in most cities in December

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the national residential vacancy rate was 2.5% in December 2017, with the number of vacancies Australia-wide increasing to 80,092 – an... Read more continue reading

Call to lift super restrictions on SMSF members working overseas

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Legislative restrictions effectively compel Australians who have self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and are temporarily living overseas to switch to an APRA-regulated fund while they are outside the country, says SMSF... Read more continue reading