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The nub of being a hub

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2008
... fund assets today than five years ago. But to get there, Dunnin said the industry needs to be a lot more clear about its goals and how it defines what being a hub means. "Are we trying to become another Dublin of the Southern Pacific? We need to get ...

Deloitte pushes for cyber advisers

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2008
... effectively. "If you sit in front of a financial planner, they take you through a standard sort of questions then discuss your goals for portfolio allocation, but all of those things are themes you could ask on a webpage," he said. "The planner is then ...

All Eyes on the CPI

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2008
... unsettled the bond markets and sent the US dollar higher. Plosser said US inflation is 'too high' and inconsistent with the goals of the Fed. He added that monetary policy is too loose and that the US Central Bank will likely need to increase interest ...

Proactive planners ease client concerns

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
... Hall Chadwick director and financial planner, said it was an ideal time to talk to clients and reaffirm their financial goals. "We're very pro-active with clients and where they're at in the achievement of their outcomes and goals. At this stage I would ...

Focus on value not fees: AFA

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
... equation. "The industry and the profession need to show the community that we build value, help people achieve their financial goals and lifestyle aspirations. But like any other business there's always a price to be paid for that," said Klipin.

Rabo planning expands to QLD

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2008
... Queensland. "We believe the combination of purchasing businesses and organic growth is our best strategy for achieving our goals and we aim to secure similar businesses over the coming 12 months," said Williams. "We will continue to hire advisers along ...

Lord Stern launches carbon ratings

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2008
... quality, lowest risk offset assets, through to C and D for the highest risk assets which are least likely to meet their stated goals. CRA will provide ratings to market participants both on a mandated basis and through CRA initiating its own ratings. ...

FinLit teachers package released

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2008
... though they are very informed," he told the Rainmaker Marketing Symposium this week. Rather than over emphasizing idealised goals of financial literacy, Fahy said people need to simply accept that they must take responsibility for their own financial ...

Super savings on track

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2008
... per cent of average weekly earnings, concerns are growing about the damage rising inflation could have on these savings goals. AMP which has just released its latest AMP Superannuation Index said Australians are expected to retire with enough in combined ...

Hagtharp named senior MLC consultant

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2008
... Implemented Consulting. He has fantastic skills, a real team ethic, and will do a great job in helping our clients meet their goals."