The economy and Fed policy

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Real GDP growth rose by a 0.7% annualized rate in the fourth quarter, hurt by continuing cutbacks in energy capital spending, inventory liquidation and foreign trade. The bruising impact of... Read more continue reading

Genxt set to inspire the new generation of advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) will roll out its new look AFA Genxt Connect Tour in all major capital cities from 9-18 February. AFA Genxt National Chair Matthew Hawkins... Read more continue reading

AZ Next Generation Advisory acquires Empowered Financial Partners

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AZNGA has signed a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire the entire capital of Empowered Financial Partners via its Australian subsidiary, AZ Next Generation Advisory Pty Ltd (AZNGA). The agreement... Read more continue reading

AFA Makes Key Appointments

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced a number of new appointments to key roles made over the New Year. The AFA has welcomed Troy Nutley to the newly... Read more continue reading

Richard Harris-Smith joins OneVue from JP Morgan

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OneVue further deepens its unit registry expertise with the appointment of Richard Harris-Smith as Head of OneVue’s Fund Services business. Richard is responsible for all unit registry activities including sales,... Read more continue reading

Three Things For Anxious Investors To Know In Market Sell-Off

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FinaMetrica, the global risk and suitability expert, says if you are an investor, there are three key things to think about when share markets sell off to avoid panic selling... Read more continue reading

Lonsec expands range of managed portfolios

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Lonsec Investment Solutions has expanded its range of managed portfolios, adding its capabilities to a further two platforms, Macquarie Wrap and HUB24. The move comes as advisers continue to turn... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 29 January, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week has been rather messy. On the one hand global growth fears remain with US and Eurozone shares falling... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital expands its Property leadership team

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AMP Capital has expanded its Property leadership team with the appointment of Louise Mason as Chief Operating Officer and Luke Briscoe as Managing Director, Office & Industrial.  Both roles will... Read more continue reading

Accountants need to act now if they need a limited AFSL

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Time is fast running out for accountants who need a limited Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence to continue advising self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees after 30 June 2016. The SMSF... Read more continue reading