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13 June 2013 • By Tim Stewart • 1 min read

Challenger A-REIT refinances debt

Challenger Diversified Property Group (CDI) has taken advantage of favourable interest rates to refinance its entire $300 million debt facility

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AIOFP deal differentiates IFAs: Instreet

Independent financial advisers (IFAs) have a new value-add against institutions amid the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, according to ...

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Direct life insurance rises

Direct life insurance saw significant double-digit growth in 2012, with lapse rates less of a factor compared with the advised segment of the market

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Regulatory reform remains top industry risk

The financial services industry in Australia and New Zealand still holds serious concerns over regulatory reform, according to a survey by Aon Risk ...

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Australia’s online broking enthusiasm undented

Australians remain among the most enthusiastic and loyal online broking clients, despite some gripes and the ongoing effects of the global financial ...

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Investors underestimate small caps

Small and medium-sized companies are likely to outperform large caps over the long term, according to fund manager Hyperion Asset Management

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ANZ’s share gearing targets HNWs, SMSFs

High net worth investors are beginning to look more favourably on equities but are keen to get back into the market in a low-risk way, according to ...

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Planners hit back over accountant ‘scaremongering’

 Lobbying around the changes to the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) has exposed a rift between the accounting and financial planning professions

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ASFA takes issue with ‘deficient’ DB calculations

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has recommended Treasury change how it determines defined benefit (DB) contributions, ...

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ASIC commences Wellington action

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced Federal Court proceedings against Wellington Capital, following its ...

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