Key findings of the Investment Trends 2014 Australia CFD Report

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Contrary to the global trend, the Australian CFD market grew in trader numbers despite low volatility in 2014 The number of CFD traders in most of the countries studied by

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SMSFs boost investment platforms

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Self managed super fund (SMSF) clients are rapidly turning to specialist admin providers, new figures reveal. According to the OneVue/Investment Trends 2014 SMSF Accountant Report, an extra 35,000 SMSFs started

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SMSF appetite for international exposure strengthens

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Vanguard and Investment Trends release updated research on SMSF investors examining their key drivers and investment goal Vanguard and Investment Trends released the annual results of the 2014 Self Managed

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Opportunity knocks for advisers in the SMSF sector

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Vanguard and Investment Trends’ annual research examines ongoing challenges and new opportunities for financial advisers in the SMSF sector Vanguard and Investment Trends released the results of the 2014 Self

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Over 55s now account for four out of five dollars under advice

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Key findings of the Investment Trends December 2013 Retirement Planner Report: Retirees and pre-retirees now account for 82% of planner funds under advice North and Asgard Infinity eWrap lead the

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Key findings of the 2013 Investment Trends Planning and Advice Applications Report

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XPLAN is the top rated Australian planning application for 2013 and AdviserNETgain is the top rated Hybrid planning/platform application. FOFA development has been completed and software vendors are now focusing

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BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report: ETF investor numbers top 100,000

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Number of ETF investors surges 50% in 12 months to ~102,500 SMSFs remain a key driver of industry growth Advisers using ETFs in their practices grow to 33%, the highest

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Key findings of the Investment Trends November 2013 Margin Lending Planner Report

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Despite improved market outlook, 2013 saw more planners withdraw from margin lending It appears that the impact of regulatory reform has not yet finished playing out Remaining users intend to

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Interest in online SMSF data facilities spikes

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Only one in five SMSF accountants currently offer their clients and advisers the option to access, review and action client data online, according to the OneVue / Investment Trends 2013 SMSF Accountant

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Investment Trends August 2013 adviser product and marketing needs report

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Key findings of the Investment Trends August 2013 adviser product and marketing needs report: Growing investor and planner confidence has seen money start to flow from cash into growth assets

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