Statement from the Financial Services Council on Superannuation Governance Reform

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) looks forward to the continued discussion on the governance of superannuation funds. Every Australian deserves the best possible outcome in their superannuation and the highest... Read more continue reading

Accomplished Melbourne advisers to complement growing Fitzpatricks Professional Network

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Two senior, well-respected Victorian financial advisers will join on 7 December 2015 to practice under the Fitzpatricks AFSL in a further sign of the concentration of high quality advice practitioners... Read more continue reading

New-look Fortnum/FPSA Group focused on helping practices grow

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Independently-owned dealer group Financial Planning Services Australia (FPSA) has successfully transitioned to Fortnum Financial Advisers’ Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and launched a refreshed licensee offer. A number of original... Read more continue reading

RBA chilled out as expected

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RBA leaves rates at 2%, but retains an easing bias The decision by the RBA to leave interest rates on hold at 2% provided no surprises. The post meeting statement... Read more continue reading

Global survey find trust the biggest barrier for Australians in receiving professional financial advice

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Australians are twice as likely to turn to family and friends for information (41%) on financial matters and planning as they are to turn to a professional financial planner (23%),... Read more continue reading

Future Economy Forum: New industry coalition to champion the sectors creating the jobs of the future

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A new coalition of industry groups has come together to champion key sectors that will carry the Australian economy out of the shadows of the mining boom into a new... Read more continue reading

NAB Asset Management continues to lift SMA education

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NAB Asset Management has released its second Benchmark Magazine, which focuses on raising awareness and education about the increasing use of separately managed accounts (SMAs). The publication provides key information... Read more continue reading

Choosing between emerging market economies is key for 2016

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, believes that differences in financial vulnerabilities can help investors choose which emerging market to invest in for 2016. Emerging markets have experienced several... Read more continue reading

AMP announces close of AMP capital notes offer raising A$267.5 million

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AMP Limited (AMP) has completed its offer of AMP capital notes (capital notes), raising a total of A$267.5 million. AMP has also confirmed the allocation policy for the offer with... Read more continue reading

Business credit rises at fastest pace 6½-years

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Business Indicators; Inflation; Private sector credit; Weekly petrol prices Lending up: Private sector credit (lending) rose by 0.7 per cent in October after a similar rise in September. Annual credit... Read more continue reading