Wingate Global Equity Funds upgraded to ‘Recommended’ as manager adds to investment team

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Research house Zenith has upgraded the Wingate Global Equity Fund—Wholesale Units (unhedged) and the Wingate Global Equity Fund—Hedged to ‘Recommended’ ratings at its most recent review. The ‘Recommended’ ratings indicate... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman acquires options investment from Horizon Kinetics

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Neuberger Berman has announced that it has acquired from Horizon Kinetics an investment team that manages collateralised index-based options portfolios that seek to capture global volatility premiums. The team’s investment... Read more continue reading

Synchron writes to Government calling for separation of advice disciplines

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Australia’s leading independently owned licensee, Synchron, has written to Government, urging that reforms to the Education Standards Bill include streamlined education pathways for differing disciplines. “In our letter we reflect... Read more continue reading

US business surveys highlight a two-speed economy

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The US economy continues to expand, but the pace of growth varies greatly between the manufacturing and nonmanufacturing (service) sectors. While the manufacturing sector has hit stall-speed, the service sector... Read more continue reading

Experience counts – AFA responds to draft Professional Standards and Life Insurance Bills

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling for recognition of the competency and track record of existing advisers in its responses to the Professional Standards of Financial Advisers Bill... Read more continue reading

Job ads flatten; Subdued Chinese prices

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Job advertisements; Chinese inflation Job advertisements: Job advertisements fell by 0.1 per cent in December after lifting by 1.1 per cent in November. It was only the first fall in... Read more continue reading

ATO statistics give SMSF sector the thumbs up

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The latest set of ATO statistics on self-managed super funds (SMSFs) draw a glowing picture of health of the largest superannuation sector, says SMSF Association CEO/Managing Director Andrea Slattery. The... Read more continue reading

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from AdviserVoice

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Wishing you a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to bringing you the latest news and perspectives from practioners, industry bodies and all other areas of the Australian... Read more continue reading

AFA launches 2016 Genxt Connect Tour

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today announced the program for the AFA’s signature event for forward thinking advisers, the AFA 2016 Genxt Connect Tour. “Genxt is an incubator for... Read more continue reading

Perpetual appoints David Kiddie as Group Executive Perpetual Investments

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Perpetual has announced the appointment of David Kiddie to the position of Group Executive, Perpetual Investments effective February 2016. Mr Kiddie will lead the Perpetual Investments business including the investment... Read more continue reading