AFA calls for Collective Voice

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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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Russell appoints new independent director for trustee outsourcing

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Upholding good governance crucial for superannuation funds Russell Investments has today announced the appointment of industry veteran Marian Carr as an independent director to its superannuation trustee board, further strengthening

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Till debt do us part

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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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AMP SignatureSuper selected as super fund for Trio Capital super fund members

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AMP SignatureSuper has been selected as the preferred successor superannuation fund for Trio Capital Limited’s (Trio) superannuation fund members by ACT Super Management Pty Ltd (ACT Super), the acting Trustee

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AvSuper selects Russell for member administration

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Russell and AvSuper partner to service over 6,000 members from the aviation industries AvSuper has selected Russell Investments to provide fund administration services to its 6,000 members. This is the

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Call me

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Blondie came to town last week and I was fortunate to catch the grande dame of rock and was swept up with the rest of the crowd for her Call

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Advantages and disadvantages of an AFS License

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It is interesting to see recent commentary claiming that more and more advisers are making application for their own Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). While it’s been a long time

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ESG Research Australia unveils 2011 best practice equity research awards as 50th member signs up

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ESG Research Australia (ESG RA) today opened nominations for its second annual research awards, to be held in March 2011. The awards reward excellence in research by Australia’s broking community

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How to obtain the Holy Grail of Practice Ownership

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Practice ownership is the ultimate goal of most professional financial planners.  Being in control of one’s own destiny is the major reason many people seek a career in financial planning

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Russell’s institutional business poised for growth

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New specialists to provide focused resources for industry and government super funds, and financial institutions (non-super clients) Russell Investments today announced a number of strategic appointments dedicated to supporting the

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