Multiport SMSF Investment Patterns Survey March 2011

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To get a closer insight into where SMSF trustees invest, Multiport regularly undertakes an analysis of our SMSF’s investments to look at the up to date asset allocation and investment

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AFA issues FOFA pack in rally call to all Financial Advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today officially launched the AFA FOFA In Focus Member Pack to lead, support and inspire all financial advisers through the FOFA reforms announced by

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S&P Three-Star ‘NEW’ Rating for Australian Unity Diversified Property Fund

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today assigned its three-star ‘NEW’ rating to the Australian Unity Diversified Property Fund, managed by Australian Unity Property Funds Management Ltd. In September 2010, Australian

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Actuaries disappointed longevity risk ignored again in 2011 Federal Budget

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today said it was disappointed the pressing issue of longevity risk was largely ignored in the 2011 Federal Budget. The Institute

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SPAA says Budget fails to adequately address excess contributions problem

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SPAA believes measures do not go far enough and will deny middle Australians the opportunity for saving for a comfortable retirement The Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA)

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Legg Mason urges investors to rethink retirement portfolios

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Real assets can be useful tool to produce stable income Legg Mason launches funds to fill gap for retiree tailored products x A new paper released by Legg Mason today

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ASIC consults on financial requirements for issuing retail OTC derivatives

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ASIC has released a consultation paper to seek feedback on the financial requirements for issuers of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, such as contracts for difference or margin foreign exchange, to retail

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ETF market lifts off, with more upside growth to come

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Australia’s fledgling Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market represents a shining light in an otherwise sluggish post-GFC market for the wealth management sector. While traditional managed funds have struggled for headway

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Bridging The Gap: AFA/Tower launch Female Excellence in Advice Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), TOWER Australia and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management officially launched the AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award) in Sydney last night.

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ASX Group Monthly Activity Report – April 2011

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The value of ASX-listed stocks, as measured by the All Ordinaries Index, fell 0.6% during April. Other major markets rose during the month including the US up 2.8%, UK up

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