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MARKET VOLATILITY
Editorial
As 2011 draws to a close, it is worth reflecting upon what a challenging year it has been for Australian financial services generally and financial planners in particular...
Financial planning
AMP has announced a range of upgrades to its retail and corporate superannuation products and moved contemporary super products to the short form PDS regime....
Financial planning
BlackRock Investment Management has launched a new product - the BlackRock Global Screened Government Bond Fund for Australian institutions. ...
Financial planning
Concern for the global investment market has deepened over the past year, as European sovereign debt and slow growth in China continues to drive market volatility, accord...
Funds management
Eleven managed funds have been given a 'recommended' rating in Zenith Investment Partners 2011 Multi Strategy and Fund of Hedge Funds Sector Review....
Superannuation
The Small Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) says it is pleased with the Government's recent decision to continue drawdown relief for self-funded retire...
Editorial
The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in November might result in good news for both investors and the markets, according...
Financial planning
Australian financial planners and their clients have had to live with higher than normal levels of market volatility for much of the past three years as both a consequenc...
Financial planning
Market volatility and changes see HFA downgrade its earnings guidance....
Financial planning
Financial planner sentiment may be reflecting that of the broader small business community, which has plumbed GFC lows....
Policy & Regulation
As 2011 draws to a close, 4 minutes takes a look back at some of the major events that have shaped the financial services industry over the past 12 months....
Financial planning
The Government yesterday announced an extension to the 25 per cent drawdown relief for account-based pensions for the 2012-13 financial year....
Funds management
Hedge funds continue to handle the current market volatility better than most, according to new data released by hedge fund and alternative investment industry specialist...
Superannuation
In a move to offer alternative investment options for retirement, Westpac has launched a range of term deposit products in what the bank sees as a growing market....
Financial planning
A move away from cap-weighted constraints and a focus on solid companies with good dividends can mitigate market volatility, according to State Street Global Advisors (SS...
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MARKET INSIGHTS
Podcast
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....