Moore Stephens Queensland joins Findex backed Crowe Horwath

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The Queensland arm of accountancy group Moore Stephens has reached an agreement to become part of Crowe Horwath, Australia’s fifth largest accountancy and financial advisory group, owned by M&A giant... Read more continue reading

White Paper: Investors rewarded by allocation to Global Small Cap Equities

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There are compelling reasons for Australian investors to select global small-cap equities as a complement to large- cap equities in a diversified strategic allocation according to a new research paper... Read more continue reading

Industry winners: Internet, agriculture lead the gains

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Australian Industry 2014/15 Industry data: The ABS has released performance data for Australian industry sectors in the last financial year. Leading the gains in income growth in 2014/15 was “Commission-based... Read more continue reading

Future of advice: Tailoring advice to gender

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New research proves the significant health and well-being benefits of a gender-based approach to financial advice, particularly for women whose financial management ability increases by 27% over the course of... Read more continue reading

AMP backed fintech startup Macrovue adds entrepreneur Brendan Foley to the board

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Macrovue has announced that it is concluding a bridging funding round before its forthcoming Series A round and appointed to its board Brendan Foley, a serial entrepreneur and investor in financial services and... Read more continue reading

Retirees should reconsider fixed income investments

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Most retirees are looking for fixed income in their investment portfolio, even if they don’t realise that is what they are seeking, says Jon Howie, head of iShares Australia. “When... Read more continue reading

Gold market soars amid financial uncertainty

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  The gold market is building strength and acting as a financial hedge against uncertain financial markets. The gold price traded above US$1,300 per ounce in May for the first... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association links up with Morgans for advisor training

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The SMSF Association has formed a new partnership with the stockbroking and wealth management firm Morgans Financial Limited to improve professional standards in the SMSF sector. The Association and Morgans... Read more continue reading

Knight Financial implements enhanced MDA solution

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Self-licensed advisory firm Knight Financial Advisors has unveiled a Managed Discretionary Account (MDA) service built in partnership with listed managed account operator Managed Accounts Holdings Limited (MGP), which will replace... Read more continue reading

Resilient women the focus of new national program

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Eleven trailblazing organisations yesterday unveiled their commitment to a new innovative program designed to stimulate inclusive economic growth, especially focused on women. According to the CEO of Good Shepherd Microfinance, Adam... Read more continue reading