The Macquarie Australian Small Companies Fund has been downgraded from 4.00 stars to 3.75 stars by SQM Research

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SQM Research has downgraded the rating of the Macquarie Australian Small Companies Fund, APIR Code MAQ0454AU (“the Fund”) from 4.00 stars to 3.75 stars following material changes to the investment... Read more continue reading

Australia’s top performing financial planners honoured at FPA Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the winners of the 2017 FPA Awards, Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award, and Future2 Community Service Award at the opening keynote session... Read more continue reading

FPA encourages financial planners to explore fintech solutions that improve client engagement, drive cost reduction and boost operational efficiency

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A new white paper from the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), entitled Mapping Fintech to the Financial Planning Process: Why Fintech is not a Threat, proposes that through the... Read more continue reading

Perpetual Corporate Trust benefits from strengthening Singapore IPO market  

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Perpetual Corporate Trust continues to see strong demand for its trustee services across the region following the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of the Keppel KBS REIT in Singapore, which raised... Read more continue reading

FPA philanthropy at the heart of the financial planning profession

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As nineteen cyclists from across Australia complete their grueling seven-day, 726km fundraising ride in Hobart yesterday, we are reminded of the passion and commitment shown by members of the Financial... Read more continue reading

ASIC welcomes consultation on changes to fees-for-service

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ASIC welcomes the release by Treasury of a consultation paper proposing changes to fees-for-service. While around 90% of ASIC’s regulatory activities will be now be recovered as part of the... Read more continue reading

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