Report supports need for Asia Funds Passport on APEC agenda

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A joint research report by the Financial Services Council of Australia and PwC shows Australia is one step closer to gaining access to the rapidly growing investment markets across Asia.

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Lonsec awards Russell multi-manager funds ‘Highly Recommended’ rating

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Russell multi-manager funds show strong performance despite challenging 12 months In recognition of Russell Investments’ “strong competitive advantages in people, process and product design” research house Lonsec has awarded Russell’s

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New S&P Report Says Australia’s Pension System Provides Roadmap for Strengthening Asian Capital Markets

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Asian economies with an eye on the future could benefit from a closer look at the development of Australia’s superannuation industry, according to an executive comment released today by Standard

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SPAA supports Jeremy Cooper’s comments on high competencies and quality investors in SMSF sector

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SPAA has pushed for higher standards of SMSF advice and audit through the Cooper Review and Future of Financial Advice Reform (FoFA) legislative process and has contributed to trustee education.

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ACSA appoints Paul Cutts as chair

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Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) – the peak body for Australia’s custodial and investment administration sector – has announced Paul Cutts, Managing Director of the Northern Trust Company Australia &

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Zenith Completes First Hedge Fund Sector Review into Institutional Offerings

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Earlier this year Zenith Investment Partners Pty Ltd (Zenith) appointed Hedge Fund specialist Daniel Liptak as Head of Alternatives. The national research provider’s Hedge Fund Review Team headed by Daniel

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Russell Australia High Dividend ETF records strong first six months

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Russell wins award for best new ETF in Asia RDV awarded multiple rating agency approvals The Russell Australia High Dividend Shares ETF (RDV) has grown rapidly to $70 million since

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How do you move beyond “vanilla” investments in an SMSF?

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As SMSF trustees and advisers become more familiar with the flexibility of the SMSF structure, attention is being focused on just what different types of assets can be used within

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All Star Fund’s launches new LPT capability to fill adviser demand; rated RECOMMENDED by Zenith

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Kate Mulligan, Managing Director of All Star Funds has announced today that their new All Star Maple-Brown Abbott Listed Property Fund has been given a rating of “Recommended” by ratings

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Proposed Changes to the Australian Financial Services Industry

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DRAFT A Discussion Paper Presented to Minister Bill Shorten 1.1    The objective of this paper is to highlight some issues that exist in the Australian financial services industry that may

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