Lonsec releases 2010 Australian Equity Income Sector Review

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Lonsec has released its 2010 Australian Equity Income Sector Review, which encompassed nine funds. Two of those received a Highly Recommended rating, the CFS Wholesale Equity Income Fund and the

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James Blackshaw joins St.George Private Clients as State Head QLD and WA

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Rebecca Lim, General Manager St.George Private Clients, today announced the appointment of James Blackshaw as State Head QLD and WA. James joins St.George Private Clients from Bank West Private Banking

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Removing the roadblocks to quality financial advice

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There are numerous legal and ethical risks related to the provision of financial advice to Australian consumers, all of which may impact on the quality of financial advisory outcomes that

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How to build organisational resilience to ethical risk using integrity based mechanisms and culture

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Whilst tactics to remain competitive in a modern commercial environment often influence the belief that behaving ethically is not profitable, I like to think that a series of global financial

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AMP Planner Protection Poll: It’s not just the horses who have blinkers on this spring

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With the Spring Racing Carnival in full swing, AMP research finds Australians still have blinkers on when it comes to the importance of insurance. The AMP Planner Protection Poll found

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Russell launches income funds to capture dividend resurgence and strong Aussie bond yields

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High demand for dividends as income drives greater proportion of returns Australian bonds attractive due to good yields and quality issuers Russell Investments has today launched two income-based multi-manager funds

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Australian payments technology hits high note at conclusion of peak global trade talks.

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Global interest in Australian-produced payments technology has peaked in recent weeks as offshore banking and financial institutions have become exposed to the unique Payment Adviser technology. Payment Adviser was one

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Shorten shows he’s listening

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Bill Shorten, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation has already demonstrated that he is a true advocate of the financial services industry, focused on ensuring that the

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Jane Watts to lead Westpac Private Bank

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Brad Cooper, BT Financial Group’s Chief Executive, today announced the appointment of Jane Watts to General Manager of Westpac Private Bank. Ms Watts joins Westpac Private Bank from her most

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Lonsec releases 2010 Alternative Income Sector Review

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Lonsec has released its 2010 Australian Alternative Income Sector Review, which consisted of 21 funds encompassing Alternative Income and Alternative Income (High). Of these, two Alternative Income funds received a

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