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

OneVue’s momentum continues with another major win

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OneVue has been selected by another custodian to provide a consolidated retail and institutional unit registry offering for one of the world’s most successful investment managers, with over $1 trillion... Read more continue reading

AMP announce Board changes

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AMP  Limited yesterday announced that Ms Vanessa Wallace will join the AMP Limited Board  as a non-executive Director, effective 1 March 2016. Ms  Wallace is a non-executive Director of Wesfarmers and... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 27 November, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week was mixed for shares with Eurozone shares up on good economic data and expectations for further ECB easing,... Read more continue reading