Multi-asset managers further reducing investment expectations, says Zenith

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With cash rates globally at, or near, historic lows, investment managers are reducing their return expectations across a broad range of asset classes, says Zenith Investment Partners in their latest... Read more continue reading

Global infrastructure: a $US60 trillion opportunity for investors

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Listed infrastructure offers real potential for investors looking for long-term, defensive investments with an attractive yield, and the opportunity will expand rapidly over coming decades, says Greg Goodsell of 4D... Read more continue reading

FPA Awards shortlist reveals outstanding talent

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the shortlist for all six categories of the 2016 FPA Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and businesses who demonstrate commitment to... Read more continue reading

ASIC welcomes industry funding consultation

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ASIC welcomes the Government’s continued support for the introduction of an ASIC industry funding model and the release yesterday of the Proposals paper issued by Treasury on the proposed model.... Read more continue reading

Advisers welcome new package designed to boost client engagement, satisfaction and revenue

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Leading personal financial management (PFM) software provider Moneysoft has launched a complete package of resources and tools to help financial advisers introduce an effective, profitable budgeting and cashflow management service... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees advised to ignore market uncertainty post-US poll

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The best defence for SMSF trustees in the wake of any market volatility caused by the US presidential election is having a clearly defined, well-rounded and long-term investment strategy, says... Read more continue reading

Equity markets to recover after the US Presidential Election result: Instreet

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George Lucas, managing director Instreet Investment, says Asian markets will be the first to react to the US Presidential election result, although they may close before a result is known... Read more continue reading

RBA comfortable on forecasts; Healthy Retail spending

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RBA Statement on Monetary Policy; Retail trade; New car sales Forecasts: The Reserve Bank may not have materially changed inflation forecasts but it has trimmed economic forecasts over the longer-term.... Read more continue reading

Canadian wealth management firm CI Financial acquires majority stake in Grant Samuel Funds Management

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CI Financial Corp. (CI) has agreed to purchase an 80 per cent stake in Grant Samuel Funds Management (GSFM). The transaction is expected to close on or about 15 November... Read more continue reading

Weekly Market update – week ending 4 October 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week US election uncertainty really hit markets over the past week as news of the FBI’s intervention saw average opinion poll support... Read more continue reading