Australians eager to find expert financial guidance

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The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week has proved to be successful in increasing consumer awareness about the positive difference sound financial advice can make, with thousands of consumers

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CIOs’ sentiment returns to positive in September quarter

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The Chief Investment Officer Index released today by the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows CIO sentiment is improving, but remains weak. The overall rating of CIO sentiment is five for

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Hyperion takes credit for finding growth in Aussie equities

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The post-GFC credit cycle has seen a reversal of fortune for companies with low levels of gearing and organic growth, according to Australian equities fund manager, Hyperion Asset Management.   Mark

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Principal Global Investors approved for $150 Million QFII quota

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Principal Global Investors, LLC, a leading global asset manager and a member of the Principal Financial Group® (NYSE:PFG), announces it has been approved for a $150 million quota as a

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The 10 questions investors are asking…and the answers

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What are the top 10 questions advisers are getting from their clients? Here they are – with answers provided by Fidelity Worldwide Investment. How does the situation in Europe affect

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Perspectives on China

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There is a long way to go in China’s industrialisation. Effectively China is at the same point that Japan was at in 1968 or at a similar point to where

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Cash love affair heading for heartbreak

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Investors’ continuing love affair with cash could be leading them towards heartbreak if they don’t diversify, says David Bryant, head of Australian Unity Investments.  “While all available research shows that

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APRA releases quarterly superannuation statistics for June 2012

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today released its June 2012 Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication. Total estimated assets, which includes the assets of self-managed superannuation funds and the balance of

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New brochure promotes better consumer awareness of advice as CFP designation takes hold

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has launched a new plain English guide to simplify the complexities that financial planning can entail for Australians seeking financial advice.  The brochure is available

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Wealthtrac lowers fee cap and introduces more flexible structure

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Independent superannuation and investment platform provider Wealthtrac, has launched a renewed offering for advisers; lowering fees, introducing a market-first cap of $350k and allowing advisers greater control in setting their

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