RESEARCH AND RATINGS

Financial planning

The mortgage market is set for a strong start this year as first home buyers take their biggest step towards lending since February 2010, according to new data from RateC...

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Financial planning

Satisfaction levels in relation to the consumer banking industry reached a 15-year high in December 2011, according to new data from Roy Morgan Research....

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Financial planning

Satisfaction levels in relation to the consumer banking industry reached a 15-year high in December 2011, according to new data from Roy Morgan Research....

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Funds management

While the allocation to cash has become more popular among self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees, so too has the interest in property signalled a growing trend...

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Policy & Regulation

Professional Investment Services has warned of PI inconsistencies in the FOFA legislation best interests provisions....

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Financial planning

Market neutral funds provide some of the best investment opportunities, but are too often overlooked in the Australian market, according to research and ratings house Zen...

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Financial planning

Market neutral funds provide some of the best investment opportunities, but are too often overlooked in the Australian market, according to research and ratings house Zen...

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Financial planning

Russell Investments has this week trumpeted the fact that, for a second year in a row, its multi-manager funds have been accorded a 'highly recommended' rating by ratings...

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People & Products

BetaShares Capital has appointed Vinnie Wadhera as director, portfolio and national account sales....

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Financial planning

More than half of Australian investment managers believe the value of the S&P/ASX 300 is set to finish higher in 2012 than current levels, but remain weary of world marke...

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Financial planning

Hiring intentions in the finance, insurance and real estate sector have fallen since the last financial quarter, with only one in five employers expecting to increase hir...

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Financial planning

All major institutions have reported falls in funds under management (FUM) over the past 12 months, with the sector experiencing its worst performance in three years....

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Financial planning

Lonsec has lost its research contract with Australian Unity Personal Financial Services, as the firm selects Morningstar as its new research provider....

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Financial planning

Women often lack knowledge on financial products and are frequently focused on household expenses before they consider seeking financial advice....

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Editorial

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are worth persevering with as an asset class, even if allocations within a portfolio are low for the time being, according to Tim Fa...

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