Australian SMEs predict currency volatility, yet lack of planning could leave them exposed

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New research from AFEX, one of the world’s largest non-bank providers of global payments and risk management solutions, has found close to half (49%) of Australian SMEs are not currently... Read more continue reading

Infocus’ referral partnership with H&R Block already delivering the goods

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Following the recent announcement of the client referral partnership with H&R Block, Infocus has announced the first referrals under the program are already flowing. In the initial stages of the... Read more continue reading

Winning momentum

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The global economy is on a ‘hot streak’, with a string of positive data surprises feeding expectations for further strengthening. But is momentum really as strong as it first appears?... Read more continue reading

DFS SMA adds DomaCom property to their platform

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DFS SMA adds DomaCom property to their platform Crowdfunder DomaCom has tapped a new line of business by signing a Heads of Agreement with DFS Portfolio Solutions, a specialist asset... Read more continue reading

Women make financial decisions at home but knowledge gap about insurance persists

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Women are taking charge of making financial decisions at home, but many still feel they don’t know enough about life insurance and remain underinsured. The results of the latest BT... Read more continue reading

Quality apartment projects attractive to SMSF investors

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Following a 12-month marketing campaign, Forza Capital has commenced construction of the $83 million, 129 residential apartment complex known as Supply Co, located in the inner eastern Melbourne suburb of... Read more continue reading

Australian ETF industry matures with 31% annual growth in investors: BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report

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Key findings: The number of ETF investors in Australia grew at an annualised rate of 31% in the 12 months to September 2016 Younger investors are increasingly embracing ETFs –... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s Enforcement Report highlights key outcomes from the second half of 2016

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ASIC yesterday released its enforcement report for the period 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016. ASIC’s enforcement results over the six-month period include: The report also covers ASIC’s key... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital awarded A$100 million mandate from Clean Energy Finance Corporation

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The Australian Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed to AMP Capital’s leading sustainability credentials by investing A$100 million in the AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund (AWOF). Becoming carbon... Read more continue reading

Victoria tops again for First Home Buyers – Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report

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The December quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report shows a slight decline in housing affordability nationally with the proportion of median family income... Read more continue reading