Labor’s proposed policy measures ‘cause for concern’

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The SMSF Association is concerned about the Labor Party’s opposition to proposed changes to the superannuation system that will usher in much-needed flexibility and remove layers of complexity and red-tape... Read more continue reading

Active management key to long-term returns

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Speaking from New York by video link at the PortfolioConstructionForum Conference in Sydney yesterday, Mr Bill Priest, CEO of Epoch Investment Partners said that active managers who focus on the... Read more continue reading

AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award semi-finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the semi-finalists in the 2016 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). Developed in 2011 as a joint initiative... Read more continue reading

Insurers must solidify planner relationships: Investment Trends 2016 Planner Risk Report

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Key findings of the Investment Trends 2016 Planner Risk Report Proposed LIF reforms hit planners’ revenue from risk advice Insurers must solidify planner relationships: Half stopped using an insurer in... Read more continue reading

Perth records a record high 5.2% vacancy rate in July

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Figures released by SQM Research this week have revealed that the number of national residential vacancies rose slightly during July, recording a vacancy rate of 2.5%, and 79,300 vacancies. Year-on-year... Read more continue reading

Investors pass up A-REITs despite outperformance

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Lonsec Research Releases Australian Listed Property Securities Sector Review Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs) have failed to attract the same level of investor interest as other asset classes, despite... Read more continue reading

Insufficient requests for AFA EGM

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has reviewed the 230 forms received calling for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and has found that over 100 of the forms are invalid.... Read more continue reading

Henderson launches Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund for Australian investors

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Henderson Global Investors has launched a global emerging markets equity fund, continuing the expansion of its range of innovative investment solutions for Australian investors. The Henderson Global Emerging Markets Equity... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall achieves 29% FUM growth to $17.5 billion

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Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (Charter Hall or the Group) has announced its full year results for the 12 months to 30 June 2016. Key financial and operational highlights for the period are:... Read more continue reading

$10m of philanthropy restructured to empower change

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Equity Trustees has restructured its granting program to direct more than $10m of annual discretionary charitable giving into five key areas: Children and Young People, Medical Research and Health, Ageing... Read more continue reading