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Minister Shorten: Please read the writing on the wall, lives are worth insuring

From AFA - Association of Financial Advisers

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is again calling on the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, to become a true advocate of the financial advice industry and

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21 Feb 2011

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning February 20 2011

From Craig James - Commsec

The big picture One of the biggest issues at present is the conservatism of Aussie consumers. Australians are saving again, rather than spending. And rather than buying goods on credit

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17 Feb 2011

Insync FM Sees a Better Way into Emerging Markets Through Power Brands such as Nestlé

From Insync Funds Management

International equity fund manager, Insync Funds Management, believes that the best way to access the investment returns in expensive emerging market companies is to follow the consumer power brands into

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14 Feb 2011

FPA lobbying helps secure ASIC’s role as sole regulator of Financial Planners

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s announcement having fought hard for ASIC to remain the sole regulator of Financial Planners. ASIC oversees the regulation of financial planners and all

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10 Feb 2011

Insights and themes impacting Asia Pacific companies

From Fidelity Investment Managers

1.0 Introduction Fidelity International’s analysts, who are at the heart of Fidelity’s investment process, actively meet with and review over 90% of the world’s largest listed companies on behalf of

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08 Feb 2011

Consumer bonanza as import prices fall

From Savanth Sebastian - CommSec

Import & export prices Prices of imported goods slumped by 3.8 per cent in the December quarter, driven largely by the appreciation of the Australian dollar. Import prices are 1.0

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21 Jan 2011

Floods: Weighing up the costs

From Craig James - Commsec

Economic impact of floods The east coast floods were caused by the La Niña weather event. La Niña will continue until at least March. El Niño and La Niña are

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17 Jan 2011

AFA calls for Collective Voice

From AFA - Association of Financial Advisers

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on the profession to stand strong and united following the launch on 2 December of a powerful new group calling itself the

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15 Dec 2010

Till debt do us part

From RaboDirect

Research reveals financial freedom not a reality for many Australians Almost half of Australians won’t pay off their mortgages before they retire, a nationwide debt and savings survey by RaboDirect,

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13 Dec 2010

Reserve Bank more relaxed about the road ahead

From Craig James - Commsec

Reserve Bank Board meeting The Reserve Bank Board has left the cash rate at 4.75 per cent at its final meeting for 2010. The next meeting is on February 1

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07 Dec 2010

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]