Investor sentiment negative

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The latest Financial Services Council/CoreData Investor Sentiment Index shows investor confidence remains negative for the second quarter in a row. The Index, prepared by CoreData for the Financial Services Council,

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Bushfire Action Weeek reminds Victorians to get Lifewise this Summer

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With 95% of Australian families having inadequate life insurance, Bushfire Action Week is a reminder to all about the importance of protecting the family against the risks associated with bushfires.

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US FPA says financial planning’s future remains uncertain

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Nearly 2500 people from the financial planning community from around the world descended on Denver for the US FPA conference. It covered almost 5 days of education, networking, recognition and

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Asian and Australian bond markets hold strong opportunities for investors, Western Asset says

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‘Kangaroo effect’ sees Australia as destination of choice for foreign issuers Asian bonds more attractive as governments put their houses in order As fears of a sell-out of fixed interest

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BOQ selects CMC Markets Stockbroking to provide online share trading service

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Over 600,000 BOQ customers set to benefit from new user-friendly trading platform with highly competitive brokerage rates The new relationship strengthens CMC Markets Stockbroking partnership growth strategy BOQ has today

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SMSF Use of Sector ETFs Likely to Follow the Success of Broader Passive Investments

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For the first time in Australia, investors can take a view on a particular market sector such as Resources, Financials or Energy. With a sector ETF, investors can simply buy

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Russell’s super administration model focused on members

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Russell introducing intra-fund advice to support its member engagement strategy More than 70 staff accepted roles to join Russell’s administration business Global financial services firm Russell Investments announced it is

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AMP and Bendigo Bank form strategic alliance

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AMP Financial Services and Bendigo Bank today announced a strategic alliance to deliver tailored AMP life insurance solutions to the bank’s 1.35 million retail customers across Australia. From October this

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BT Super for Life tops $1 billion and saves customers $10 million in fees

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BT‟s multi-award winning super fund, BT Super for Life, has reached its first billion dollars in funds under management – proving Australians are eager to engage with their super via

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Financial planning in Australia: a bright future

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Financial planners have been the recipients of an inordinate amount of ‘broad brush’ criticism over the last few years – some justified, some not so. Consumer surveys seem to regularly,

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