AMP Capital secures record commitments of US$4.1 billion for infrastructure debt strategy

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AMP Capital  has reached final close on the AMP Capital Infrastructure Debt Fund III (IDF  III), raising US$2.5 billion for the mezzanine debt strategy, an additional  US$800 million in co-investment... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association appoints new Patron

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce that the Reverend Tim Costello AO has been appointed Patron of the Association, effective 6 September 2017. He succeeds Sir Anthony Mason, a... Read more continue reading

Leading edge speakers unveiled for FPA Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is excited to announce three internationally renowned thought leaders have been added to the line-up of keynote speakers for the 2017 FPA Professionals... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 18 August, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets were mixed over the last week with a rebound early on as North Korea decided against shooting a missile... Read more continue reading

MyState reports NPAT of $30.1 million

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MyState Limited, the banking and wealth management group, today announced a net profit of $30.1 million for the year to 30 June 2017, slightly below the underlying net profit of... Read more continue reading

Politics Live at the New Zealand FSC and Workplace Savings Conference

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) and Workplace Savings NZ have confirmed three leading NZ politicians will be speaking at the ‘Navigating Change’ conference on 7-8 September. Richard Klipin, FSC CEO,... Read more continue reading

Trusts are now in the Opposition’s sights – investors urged to consider alternatives

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“The recent tax hikes on contributions to super have significantly eroded the potential retirement savings of many Australians. Super isn’t necessarily the most tax-effective savings plan out there anymore.” These... Read more continue reading

Australian consumers should expect benefits as seen overseas in light of APRA’s proposal to ease barriers to enter banking sector

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Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the software specialist for banking and finance, welcomes Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) proposed revisions to the licensing framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) to make it... Read more continue reading

Australia’s first financial advice certification mark announced: Certainty Advice

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Certainty Advice Group has announced a certification mark for ethical financial advice. It’s a first in Australia. “Since 2005, we have always had a simple objective,” says MD of Certainty... Read more continue reading

Best job growth in 12½ years; Wage winners

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Labour force; Average weekly earnings Employment rose for the 10th straight month, up by 27,900 in July after rising by 20,000 in June (previously reported as a rise of 14,000... Read more continue reading