Investor Signposts: Week Beginning November 28 2010

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The big picture There’s no doubt that researchers have it easy nowadays compared with their predecessors even just a decade ago. There is just so much information freely available. And

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Biggest housing slump in a decade

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Construction work done Construction work done fell from record highs, down by 2.1 per cent in the September quarter. In real terms the value of construction work done fell to

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Actuaries call for risk management professionals on company boards

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia has today called for cross disciplinary risk management teams in financial services companies, and emphasised the importance of risk management professionals on boards. Melinda

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Leading strategist says ‘member as lender’ borrowing strategy may help SMSFs avoid excess contributions problem

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Financial planners should consider a ‘member as lender’ strategy to help SMSF clients who have contributed up to the limits of the super contribution caps but wish to contribute more

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Aviva launches off-platform SMA using IRESS technology

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Aviva Investors (Aviva) has partnered with leading financial services technology provider, IRESS Market Technology (IRESS) to launch Aviva Investors Direct SMA (Direct SMA). Aviva’s Head of Retail, Andrew Peterson, said

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Spending remains sluggish across Australia

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CBA Business Spending index A recovery in spending across the Australian economy remains elusive according to a key gauge.The Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI) was unchanged in October after

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Weaker Aussie drives petrol to three month highs

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Petrol price According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum the national average retail pump price rose 0.5 cents a litre last week to 124.3 cents a litre – a three

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Family Trusts, Private Companies and Centrelink – how do the Attribution Rules affect your Retiring Clients?

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This Article was updated on July 23, 2012 – To see the update click here . It is surprising how often I receive calls from advisers asking me to explain how

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High Frequency Trading (HFT)

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Introduction Recently, trading speeds on stock markets have increased dramatically as technology has been brought to bear on decision making as well as the matching and execution of trades. High

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J.P. Morgan completes migration of ANZ custodian business

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J.P. Morgan direct custody offering open for business J.P. Morgan Treasury & Securities Services has today announced it has completed the successful migration of direct and master custody clients from

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