AMP Capital acquires Western Australian prison in PPP deal

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AMP Capital has acquired the Kalgoorlie-based Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison Redevelopment Project from Lend Lease and MLC. The project, which will sit within AMP Capital’s Community Infrastructure Fund (CommIF), is... Read more continue reading

FinClear acquires Lonsec’s stockbroking business

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Lonsec Fiscal Holdings Pty Ltd (Lonsec) yesterday announced that it has sold its stockbroking business to FinClear Pty Ltd (FinClear). FinClear is a locally owned financial services business providing wholesale market... Read more continue reading

Tourism: China & Indonesia challenge NZ

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Weekly petrol prices; Tourism data Tourist arrivals/departures: Arrivals fell by 0.2 per cent in August in seasonally adjusted terms. And departures fell by 0.8 per cent. China record: Tourists from... Read more continue reading

AFA and Zurich name 2016 AFA Adviser and AFA Practice of the Year

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich are pleased to announce that Darren Johns from Align Financial is the 2016 AFA Adviser of the Year, and Henderson Maxwell is... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 7 October, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares rose over the last week helped by a combination of good economic data and a further rise in oil prices.... Read more continue reading

Group insurance statement of intent

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Australia’s superannuation bodies comprising the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), the Financial Services Council (FSC), the Industry Funds Forum (IFF) and Industry Super... Read more continue reading

Nestlé: from chocolates, soft drinks to now marketing wellness and therapy

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“As the world’s largest food + beverage company, Nestlé, is now focusing on nutritional therapy, a diversification effort that taps into the fast-growing, high-margin healthcare product market,” said Mr Monik... Read more continue reading

AFA and Asteron Life announce Steve Nielsen winner of 2016 AFA Excellence in Education Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Asteron Life (Asteron) have announced Steve Nielsen of Ascent Wealth Management as the winner of the 2016 AFA Excellence in Education Award (the Award).... Read more continue reading

ASIC warns AFS licensees to lodge financial statements and auditor’s reports on time

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ASIC has been pursuing Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees that have failed to meet their obligation to lodge their annual financial statements and auditor’s reports with ASIC within the specified... Read more continue reading

AFA and ANZ Wealth announce Erin Truscott of GCA Financial as The 2016 AFA Rising Star

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Erin Truscott of GCA Financial is the 2016 AFA Rising Star. The AFA Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), supported by ANZ Wealth, launched in 2005 and recognizes... Read more continue reading