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06 June 2011 • By Vishal Teckchandani • 1 min read

Global large caps at a bargain price

Shares of big multinational companies may be a good long-term bet for investors as these firms boost their presence in emerging markets and their ...

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Insurance on SMSF collectables to cause angst

The new insurance rules applying to SMSF collectables are difficult to apply.The requirement to have insurance cover on collectable and personal use ...

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A positive amid a sea of negatives

Two months on and the fallout from the government's Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) announcement continues to gain momentum.It would, of course, not ...

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Ex-Bravura executive joins BT Financial Group

Wealth manager BT Financial Group has hired former Bravura Solutions executive Wes Hall as head of practice management.Hall joins the BT group from ...

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Bodies take aim at compensation review

Compensation system continues to be restrictive on the issue of advice, associations say. Financial planning and self-managed superannuation fund ...

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Platform providers race to add opt-in to mix

Platform providers are reviewing their system functions ahead of the implementation of FOFA.Platform providers are scrambling to bring their portfolio ...

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BlackRock warns on leveraged ETFs

The mechanics of inverse and geared ETFs must be understood prior to using the products in a portfolio.It is imperative that investors gain an ...

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Charter firm makes acquisitions

A West Australian-based financial advisory firm has added $110 million in FUA following a number of acquisitions.Charter Financial Planning firm rmg ...

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AMP consortium preferred bidder for UK asset

A consortium of Equitix, AMP Capital Investors and Balfour Beatty has become the preferred bidder for a transmission asset in England

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Global economy to break out of soft patch

Portfolios should stay overweight on stocks and commodities as the world economy resumes its upswing, Credit Suisse says.Investors should be ...

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