SMSFA supports choice of super fund legislation

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The SMSF Association has put its weight behind the Government’s proposed legislation to extend choice of superannuation fund, arguing it will increase consumer engagement, improve efficiency and help underpin a... Read more continue reading

Top Zenith rating for Charter Hall Direct Office Fund (DOF)

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Charter Hall Group has announced that its Direct Office Fund (DOF) has been assigned the highest possible rating by research house Zenith, namely ‘Highly Recommended”. DOF, which is an Australian direct... Read more continue reading

Morningstar awards ‘Silver’ rating to SGH ICE maintains ‘Neutral’ rating on SGH20

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Research house Morningstar has upgraded SG Hiscock’s SGH ICE Fund to ‘Silver’ and maintained its ‘Neutral’ rating of the SGH20 Fund in its latest review*. In its review of the... Read more continue reading

AMP announces new name for SMSF business

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AMP Limited has announced the launch of a new business name and operating structure for its self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) business. The new name, SuperConcepts, incorporates the range of services the... Read more continue reading

Santa leaves investors only lumps of coal as markets have their worst start since 1896

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Angst about China has seen the worst open to markets since records began, with a higher than expected contraction in manufacturing and weaker than expected currency fix versus the U.S... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical Investment increases FUM and net flows

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Australian Ethical increased funds under management (FUM) by 13% to $1,401.3 million for the quarter ended 31 December 2015, up from $1,235.1 million reported for the quarter ended 30 September... Read more continue reading

Tribeca expands investment team

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Tribeca Investment Partners has appointed Mr Peter Moore to the newly created position of Investment Analyst. Moore will be based in Sydney and will report to portfolio manager Chris Daily.... Read more continue reading

State and territory perspective

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Most economic commentary is focussed at the national level. This report digs below the headline numbers and compares outcomes across Australia’s States and Territories. CBA Economics analyses how the states and... Read more continue reading

Consumer spirits merely deflated by weaker $A

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Consumer confidence Consumer confidence: The weekly ANZ/Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating fell by 0.8 per cent to 113.2 in the week to January 17. Confidence is down 0.4 per cent... Read more continue reading

JBWere announces strategic alliance with UBS

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JBWere announced it has entered into a new strategic alliance with investment bank UBS, which will strengthen its wealth management capabilities and allow a broader offering to its private wealth... Read more continue reading