New Global Infrastructure ETF lists on ASX

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VanEck has launched Australia’s first global infrastructure ETF on the ASX giving investors access to infrastructure securities from around the world. VanEck Vectors FTSE Global Infrastructure (Hedged) ETF (ASX code: IFRA)... Read more continue reading

AZ Next Generation Advisory acquires Sterling Planners

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AX Next Generation Advisory today signed a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire the entire capital of Sterling Planners Pty Ltd. The agreement includes a share swap of 49%... Read more continue reading

Zurich announces launch of new SmartValue discount

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has launched a new discount, Zurich SmartValue, designed to offer extra value to clients protecting themselves and their loved ones. Available from 2 May 2016,... Read more continue reading

New research shows tax an important source of alpha –so can it be the new recruit to the alpha team?

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Seeking ‘Tax Alpha’ is a viable strategy for superannuation funds, especially when traditional investment sources of alpha are difficult to generate, says new research from Parametric. “If after-tax returns are... Read more continue reading

South Australia joins growing Fitzpatricks Private Wealth national presence

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Adelaide-based Shane Case, CFP® has become the latest accomplished financial adviser to join Fitzpatricks Private Wealth’s growing national network. His arrival to the group signals the formation of Fitzpatricks Private... Read more continue reading

Perpetual partners with Stanford University to support NFPs in digital age

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Leading research program to understand how private resources can be used for public benefit Ensure NFPs ethically, safely and effectively utilise digital tools Build capability of leaders in NFPs In... Read more continue reading

CommSec State of the States – April 2016

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Overall results How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment; construction work... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 29 April, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares pulled back a bit over the last week not helped by some disappointing earnings results from US tech stocks and... Read more continue reading

AFA: Industry heard and adjustments made to professional standards

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Last weeks’s announcement by the Government on the new proposed professional standards have been welcomed by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), with a number of the key issues raised... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes clarification of education and professional standards reforms

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) last week welcomed the Government’s proposed changes to education and professional standards reform in financial advice, in particular the transitional arrangements for existing financial... Read more continue reading