Changes to draft professional standards legislation lauded

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The Government’s changes to the draft legislation to reform the professional standards of financial advice have been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Association CEO/Managing Director Andrea Slattery says the decision... Read more continue reading

Bennelong Twenty20 Fund ‘highly recommended’

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After just five months in the market, the Bennelong Twenty20 Australian Equities Fund has received a ‘highly recommended’ rating from Zenith Investment Partners*. The fund is managed by Bennelong Australian... Read more continue reading

FPA urges Government to consider importance of the long term interest of super in Australians’ retirement preparedness

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 The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is urging Government to consider policy decisions that support and encourage today’s working Australians to become self-funded in their retirement. FPA CEO, Dante... Read more continue reading

Adequate super caps ‘critical’ to build retirement savings

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Adequate superannuation contribution caps are critical to allow people to build healthy retirement savings, says a new research report commissioned by the SMSF Association and the actuarial firm Rice Warner... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital forms alliance with BetaShares to launch exchange traded managed funds

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AMP Capital and BetaShares have formed an alliance to launch a range of exchange traded managed funds expected to have wide appeal particularly among self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees and... Read more continue reading

Paradigm Group bolsters growth plans with appointment of Carsten Zuber to key role

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Paradigm Group’s (Paradigm) CEO Bill Danaher has announced the appointment of experienced financial services and life insurance professional Carsten Zuber as the wealth management group’s Head of Operations. The organisation... Read more continue reading

Funds rush to gain multi-asset edge

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Lonsec releases Multi-Asset Sector Review A rapid expansion in the number of multi-asset funds and products is generating a new wave of competition, as fund managers rush to position themselves... Read more continue reading

New data show fears of VC saturation in Australia unfounded

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New research by Harvard private equity and venture capital guru Josh Lerner shows despite nearly $1billion venture capital (VC) announced in the last few months, Australia’s VC market is far... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces top students at 2016 Steadfast-ANZIIF Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Steadfast-ANZIIF Awards for Young Insurance Professional and Outstanding Achievement. The... Read more continue reading

William Blair: Recent currency headwinds lifting on emerging markets

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William Blair sees a significant investment opportunity across the global currency landscape and is beginning to increase risk positions in emerging currency exposures. Visiting Australia from London this month, William... Read more continue reading