FPA announces latest winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced Bronnie Abraham of Brisbane-based advice firm Dolfinwise as the latest winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Ms Abraham, who has... Read more continue reading

AFA’s Nick Hakes appointed Vice Chair APFinSA International Certifications & Standards Board

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) CEO, Phil Kewin yesterday welcomed the appointment of AFA General Manager, Member Services, Partnerships and Campus, Nick Hakes, as Vice Chairman of the Asia Pacific... Read more continue reading

TH Real Estate further expands Australian team with key appointment

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Global real estate investment manager TH Real Estate has further expanded its Australian team with the appointment of Chris Maher as Transaction Manager, Australia. Chris will be based in Sydney... Read more continue reading

ASIC reports on decisions to cut red tape – October 2016 to March 2017

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ASIC has released its latest report outlining decisions on relief applications, highlighting ASIC’s efforts to reduce red-tape and achieve a practical, positive outcome for companies seeking some regulatory flexibility. The... Read more continue reading

GSFM appoints CEO, Executive Chair

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Grant Samuel Funds Management (GSFM) has appointed chief executive officer, Andrew McKinnon, as executive chair of the GSFM board, replacing outgoing non-executive chair Doug Bartlett. Mr Bartlett will remain on... Read more continue reading

Current market risk overstated – BAEP

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While it is wise to be wary in today’s market environment, there is no need for investors to feel overly anxious about the outlook for investment markets, says Julian Beaumont,... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank announces changes to investment lending

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AMP has announced changes to investor lending to manage its portfolio responsibly and align with regulatory requirements. The pricing and policy changes for investment property loans, include: Variable interest rates... Read more continue reading

SMSF members alerted about pension payments due by 30 June

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Self-managed super fund (SMSF) members in the pension phase need to ensure they have met their minimum pension payments by 30 June, warns the SMSF Association. Association Chief Executive Officer... Read more continue reading

Business as usual following Sequoia purchase of InterPrac

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“We expect it to be business as usual,” following InterPrac’s acceptance of Sequoia Financial Group’s (Sequoia) proposed purchase of the national licensee,said InterPrac’s Managing Director, Garry Crole. “Under the arrangement... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 16 July, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets were mixed over the last week with US shares up fractionally despite tech stocks remaining a drag but Eurozone,... Read more continue reading