Lonsec celebrates a 10 year success story

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For more than 10 years, Lonsec’s Australian Equity Core Model Portfolio has provided financial advisers with a highly concentrated, low-turnover portfolio solution for their clients. More than a decade later,

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RaboDirect Rebels vs. Brumbies: showing support for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

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RaboDirect donates $15,000 following Friday night’s clash On Friday night, RaboDirect, principal sponsor of the Rebels rugby team, donated $15,000 to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.  The donation was presented at

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Super balances up but Australians remain cautious

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Superannuation balances are higher than peak 2007 levels for the first time, increasing 11.4% from $40,132 to $44,690, according to the latest AMP Retirement Adequacy Index. The AMP Retirement Adequacy

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Double charity: Sponsors urged to support industry fundraiser to help young Australians

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Corners for Kids kicks off its 2011 campaign to raise much-needed cash in support of the Inspire and Create Foundations Motorcyclists drawn from the Australian financial services industry will come

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Higher caps will improve adequacy

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The Financial Services Council today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of new rules making it easier for those nearing retirement to make ‘catch up’ contributions to their superannuation. John Brogden,

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BT Wrap’s new badge reports underpin dealer group support

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BT Wrap has upped their level of reporting tools for dealer groups providing easier access to transparent reporting and assisting them manage their business and compliance needs. Head of BT

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AIA Australia makes new product enhancements

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In response to adviser feedback, leading independent life insurance specialist, AIA Australia, has launched a suite of innovative product enhancements to its Priority Protection product, as well as a new

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Eight in ten voters say yes to change: but not enough to save embattled unitholders

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Century Funds Management (Century) is pleased to have stood up for Opus 21 unitholders despite attaining insufficient voting numbers to replace Opus Capital Limited as manager of Opus 21.  

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RaboDirect Rebels vs. Brumbies: showing support for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

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RaboDirect to donate $3,000 tries at tonight’s game RaboDirect, principle sponsor of the Rebels, today announced it will donate thousands to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, committing to give $3,000 per

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What do financial planners want from industry reforms?

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It seems the people most effected by the proposed reforms of the financial advice industry have had very little say in what reforms are needed and how they should be

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