Daily economic round-upBY PETER BELL | THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2006 11:20AMA report by Monash University Professor Bob Birrell draws negative conclusions about the reliance by the government on the use of migrant accountants. |
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ASX profits slump as ASIC inquiry costs bite
|The ASX reported a fall in its statutory net profit driven by $51.1 million in legal costs and penalties as a result of settling legal proceedings with ASIC.
AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC
|Australians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to understand their superannuation and retirement options, but new research suggests many remain reluctant to rely on AI alone for major financial decisions.
Space, semiconductor ETFs worst performers in July
|Space-related and semiconductor exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among the worst performers in the month of July after delivering exceptional gains earlier in the year.
The SILC Group brings US wholesale fund Down Under
|The SILC Group has helped introduce a Denver-based investment manager to the local wholesale market with a new global equities fund.
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After 25 years, Andrew Gregory remains motivated by the impact financial advice can have on Australians' lives. As UniSuper's chief advice officer, he is not slowing down on any of his current ambitions. Matthew Wai writes.
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