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New cash fund targets retirees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2017
Trilogy Funds Management launched a new cash trust targeting an expected return of 4.25% per annum. Trilogy Funds executive director John Barry said the Trilogy Enhanced Cash trust is a low risk, capital stable investment ideal for retirees or for those ...

Better, but not good enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2017
"Better, but not good enough": this is how the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) sees developments in the global economy. The OECD also answered its own question - "Will risks derail the modest recovery?" - initially posted ...

Just what the doctor ordered

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
You've all heard, read and googled the news - the Australian dollar is taking a battering and is headed down, down. I first came across this when I read Michael Wilson's piece on Bloomberg, "The Australian Dollar's Outlook Darkens" (16 May). Back then ...

Hassle-free housing investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
Advisers can help keep the Australian dream of owning a property alive in the midst of the affordability crisis with the option of fractional ownership in residential housing. Actively seeking relationships with financial advisers, BRICKX chief executive ...

Banking and Finance Oath secures strong conference program

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
... lineup to drive the importance of trust and ethical foundations in financial services. Banking and Finance Oath executive Cris Parker said the industry has heard enough about bank scandals and greed, and the conference will provide an opportunity to ...

Eurozone ascending

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
If Monsieur Benoit Coeure's - member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB) - recent comments are any indication, don't expect any changes in ECB monetary policy settings anytime soon. Coure told his audience at a conference at the ...

CBA backs financial counselling

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017
The Commonwealth Bank is committed to helping stamp out economic abuse in Australia, partnering with Financial Counselling Australia to better equip financial counsellors aiding those impacted by domestic and family violence. CBA has pledged $400,000 ...

Fearless forecasting

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2017
Ho-hum. The Fed met and adjourned their 2-3 May FOMC meeting and it was a non-event, announcing no change in policy as Janet Yellen and her merry men see no change in their forecasts. "The Committee expects that, with gradual adjustments in the stance ...

AIA launches flexible premium structure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017
Life insurance specialist AIA Australia launched a new product feature that will help clients curb costly stepped premium increases for up to 15 years. Advisers will have greater flexibility in matching premium terms to their clients' needs, with the ...

BT Panorama lists sovereign bond fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
BT Panorama added a sovereign bond fund on its platform. The Colchester Global Government Bond Fund, which was recently rated as 'highly recommended' by Lonsec, is attractive for advisers seeking a defensive fixed income alternative for client portfolios. ...