Fed statement: In Yellen we trust – But markets must verify

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Anticipating the Fed statement yesterday, I wanted to see how the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) would address the key questions it needs to answer before deciding when next to... Read more continue reading

Credit Specialist continues its impressive track record performance

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La Trobe Financial’s $1.1 Billion retail Credit Fund has again been recognised with a “Recommended” rating by Zenith Investment Partners for its $613m Pooled Mortgages Option (PMO); its flagship investment... Read more continue reading

Steady as you go on the job front

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Labour force Employment rose by 17,900 in May after rising by just 900 people in April (previously reported as a rise in jobs of 10,800). Full-time jobs were unchanged while... Read more continue reading

Mentor Education and CoreData survey of industry standards to new financial planning education standards

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A ground-breaking survey of over 500 financial advisers has revealed that the majority of planners want a more professional industry underpinned by real and credible qualifications. The study, commissioned by leading... Read more continue reading

AFA and Beddoes announce preliminary Consumer Choice Award winners

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Beddoes Institute have announced the 2016 Preliminary Award Winners of the new Consumer Choice Awards which recognise the best insurers as rated... Read more continue reading

Bentham Asset Management appoints Daniel Conti

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Boutique global credit investment manager Bentham Asset Management has announced the appointment of Daniel Conti to the role of Senior Portfolio Specialist. Mr Conti joins from Credit Suisse, where he... Read more continue reading

Synchron wins Payroll Tax Argument

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Leading non-institutional licensee, Synchron, has scored a significant win for Australian financial services licensees on the issue of payroll tax. Synchron Director, Don Trapnell said the State Revenue Office (SRO)... Read more continue reading

Michael Gordon joins Altius advisory committee

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Specialist fixed interest manager Altius Asset Management has appointed senior industry figure Michael Gordon to its investment advisory committee. He joins existing advisory committee members Dr Don Stammer and Mr... Read more continue reading

OneVue and Diversa announce merger

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OneVue Holdings Limited and Diversa Limited have announced that they have entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID), under which it is proposed that OneVue will acquire all of Diversa’s ordinary... Read more continue reading

LIC market continues to grow

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The LIC market reached a total market capitalisation of $28.8 billion as at 30 April 2016, according to Zenith Investment Partners 2016 Listed Investment Company Sector Review. This is up... Read more continue reading