Federal Budget 2017 analysis

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The Government handed down the 2017 Federal Budget on 9 May. It is no surprise that the main focus of the Budget was to address the issues of affordable housing... Read more continue reading

Federal Budget good news for infrastructure investments

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The Federal Budget handed down on Tuesday is a very exciting one for infrastructure spend and should create numerous opportunities for investors over the next few years and indeed decades,... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes downsizing initiative to let people top up super

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The Federal Government’s decision to allow people aged 65 and over to downsize their homes and make a non-concessional contribution (NCC) of up to $300,000 to their super fund has... Read more continue reading

Budget highlights need for financial advice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release of the 2017/18 Federal Budget. In welcoming these initiatives, the AFA believes the complexity to flow from the first home  super... Read more continue reading

Comfortable Chinese inflation

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China inflation Chinese inflation: Consumer prices rose by 1.2 per cent in the year to April (forecast +1.1 per cent). Non-food inflation rose from 2.3 per cent to 2.4 per... Read more continue reading

YTML and Budget on same page

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YTML welcomes the announcements made overnight in the Federal Budget regarding the Government’s commitment to create an environment where fintech businesses can flourish in Australia. According to YTML CEO Kevin... Read more continue reading

UniSuper appoints new Chair and Director

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The UniSuper Board has announced the retirement of Chairman Chris Cuffe at the end of his term, effective 30 June 2017.  He has served as a Director of the $60... Read more continue reading

A global bond fund “for all seasons” – a new fund launch from Legg Mason Brandywine Global

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Legg Mason, one of the world’s leading funds management groups, has announced that its highly-regarded fixed interest affiliate manager, Brandywine Global, will together launch a new fund for the Australian retail... Read more continue reading

VanEck partners with Lonsec to offer ETF Model Portfolios

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VanEck has announced it has partnered with Lonsec Investment Solutions Pty Ltd (Lonsec) to provide advisers and brokers with a range of low-cost model portfolios comprised entirely of exchange traded... Read more continue reading

TFSA announces Mr Andrew Kennedy as its permanent CEO

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Total Financial Solutions Australia (TFSA) – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Countplus Limited (ASX: CUP) today announced the appointment to a permanent position of its acting Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Kennedy.... Read more continue reading