Why is 2% inflation considered a good thing?

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It has been a decade since the start of the financial crisis, and the low levels of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) continue to disappoint both... Read more continue reading

Response to feedback on REP 523 ASIC’s Innovation Hub and our approach to regulatory technology

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ASIC last week released its response to industry feedback on ASIC’s Innovation Hub and its approach to regulatory technology. In May ASIC released for consultation Report 523 ASIC’s Innovation Hub and our... Read more continue reading

Alpha Plus Fund monthly commentary

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Outlook Markets continue to be driven by easy monetary conditions globally. Low interest rates are creating reasonably benign economic conditions with steady but unspectacular growth helping to narrow output gaps... Read more continue reading

Investment Trends 2017 First Half Online Broking Report

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Key highlights from the Investment Trends 2017 Australia First Half Online Broking Report: A strong All Ords run carries online investor numbers to five year high Industry switching activity remains... Read more continue reading

Jobs bonanza: Quarter of a million jobs added

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Labour force; China data; Airfares Employment rose for the 11th straight month, up by 54,200 in August after rising by 29,200 in July (previously reported as a rise of 27,900... Read more continue reading

Widening gap between income & spending

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Household income, wealth & expenditure Rich Australia: The Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released a barrage covering the finances and spending patterns of Aussie families. Wealth continues to soar –... Read more continue reading

Alleron’s Australian Eagle Trust Long Short Fund has added 5.3% in August after fees

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Alleron’s Australian Eagle Trust Long Short Fund added +5.3% in August 2017 after all fees. For the first 2 months of this financial year the fund is up approximately +3.5%... Read more continue reading

State Street appoints new Head of SPDR ETFs for Australia

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State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), announced today the appointment of Meaghan Victor to head of SPDR ETFs in Australia. Meaghan... Read more continue reading

Real estate sentiment at 44-year low

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Consumer Confidence Consumer confidence: The Westpac/Melbourne Institute survey of consumer sentiment rose by 2.5 per cent to a 4-month high of 97.9 in September. The confidence index is down 4.4... Read more continue reading

Recruitment choices can affect your compliance

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Employing someone with a conviction or bankruptcy can jeopardise compliance with an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensee’s obligations. ASIC can ban any person it considers to not be of ‘good... Read more continue reading