AFA: Advised life insurance still the best consumer option by a mile

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The Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016 (the Bill) has passed through the Senate after two years of difficult debate. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s ongoing advocacy... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches Insurance Brokers Code of Practice training

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has launched a new training unit around the Insurance Brokers Code of Practice. Developed in partnership with the Insurance... Read more continue reading

OneVue signs three new white labels

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Following record quarterly inflows to Platform Services ($310m for December 2016 quarter), OneVue continues to attract new clients. Executive General Manager for Wealth Management Services, Matt Lawler, commented, “OneVue’s focus... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management receives three awards from Asia Asset Management

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Nikko Asset Management has been recognised for excellence by Hong-Kong based Asia Asset Management. The firm won the Best of the Best Country Award for Japan in three categories: Best... Read more continue reading

SQM Research has upgraded its Rating on the Australian Unity Health Care Property Trust to FIVE Stars

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SQM Research has upgraded its rating on the Australian Unity Health Care Property Fund from a rating of 4.75 stars to 5.00 stars – the first such time that SQM... Read more continue reading

Global income strategies for Australian investors

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State Street Global Advisors’ SPDR ETF business has released its Global Income Strategies for Australian Investors whitepaper, which details the opportunities for Australian investors to access new income opportunities through... Read more continue reading

DNR Capital Australian Equities High Conviction Fund added to two leading platforms

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DNR Capital, a leading fund manager, has announced that its Australian Equities High Conviction Fund is now available to financial advisers via Macquarie Wrap and netwealth, two leading investment and super... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank cash rate decision good for small business

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The Reserve Bank of Australia decision to leave the cash rate on hold will help the country’s two million small and medium sized businesses grow, one of Australia’s leading fintech financiers... Read more continue reading

Aussies spend up on clothes, take-away food

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Economic trends & issues The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released retail spending data for December on Monday. CommSec obtained detailed spending data from the ABS in nominal and real... Read more continue reading

Business leaders hit the streets to sell ‘The Big Issue’

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Kearney Group CEO, Paul Kearney, is joining well-known business and government leaders in hitting the streets to sell The Big Issue magazine from 6-10 February. Paul will be joining vendor,... Read more continue reading