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New research shows implemented consultants struggle to outperform specialist managers

Implemented consultants have delivered mixed performances relative to other managers over the past five years, according to new research released today. The report, by industry consultants Counterpoint and Rainmaker Information, says implemented consultants ...

Kerrie Kelly takes FPA top job

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has appointed of Kerrie Kelly as its new chief executive. FPA chairman Steve Helmich announced the new appointment, as he was officially opening the FPA's annual convention and expo in Adelaide today Ms Kelly ...

IFSA and ASFA appeal to Government to reduce super contributions tax

The government's $7.5 billion surplus presents an opportunity to reduce the amount of tax Australians pay on contributions to their superannuation, according to the CEOs of the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) and the Association of ...

Australian service industries pick up pace of activity: survey

Australian service industries have picked up the pace of activity, according to an inaugural survey published by the first Australian Industry Group - Commonwealth Bank Australian Performance of Services Index (PSI), which had risen 0.5 points to 55.5 ...

Crean reaffirms opposition to Telstra sell-off

Opposition Leader Simon Crean has said that he is committed to ensuring there will be no further Telstra sell-off, following today's statement from the telco giant that it would not slash 4,000 jobs or cut capital spending by up to 20 per cent this ...

FTI launches global bond fund to Australian,New Zealand investors

Fiduciary Trust International has announced the launch of the Fiduciary Global Bond Fund, available to Australian and New Zealand investors through its Australian-domiciled trust, in a bid to capture what it expects to be a surplus of demand amid declining ...

FPA hails government moves to tighten planning definitions

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) said today that "consumers are the big winners" following government moves to restrict the definition of the terms 'financial planner' and 'financial adviser' in an attempt to enhance the standards and infuse ...

The value of bonds: Brumby defends the role of government debt

Paul Cully Victorian State Treasurer John Brumby has weighed in on the debate surrounding government bonds, arguing that government borrowing provides both flexibility for Australian investors and maintains the country's international standing. "It ...