Chris Kennedy

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20 February 2011

The FSC has proposed a three-year renewal framework, which would allow consumers to opt out and cease payments at any time, as an alternative to the opt in proposals....

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17 February 2011

Zurich Financial Services Australia has added an investment specialist and two business development managers to its investment team....

16 February 2011

Questions have been raised about the motives of industry superannuation funds offering financial planning services, with the industry defending itself against suggestions...

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15 February 2011

Ongoing strength in resources stocks and a wariness around residential property investment were two of the key takeouts from the brillient! Portfolio Construction Forum i...

14 February 2011

Perpetual has run into trouble with the SMSF administration business it acquired in 2008....

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14 February 2011

The addition of a new exchange to the Australian market, as well as a changing regulatory environment, has highlighted the need for Australia’s investment administr...

10 February 2011

Undervalued growth and high-quality companies in emerging markets will create both debt and equity opportunities for investors in 2011....

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9 February 2011

Major insurers need to work on clearer flood definitions, and work with the Government to address the lack of flood insurance and affordability....

8 February 2011

Economies of scale and a focus on better outcomes for members led Westscheme to seek a merger with industry fund giant AustralianSuper....

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8 February 2011

SMSFs will lead a surge in demand for unlisted real estate assets in 2011 as property fundamentals continue to improve....

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