Investment Trends in the media – 2011

UK Financial Spread Betting and CFD Trader Numbers Edge Towards 100,000
Financial Spread Betting | Dec 21, 2011
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IG Markets Named Singapore’s No. 1 CFD Provider for Client Satisfaction for Second Year Running
PR Newswire | Dec 19, 2011

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Overview: Investors prefer to bank on the long game
Financial Times | Dec 08, 2011
Matthew VincentNone
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Essential long-term themes to guide your investments
AFR | Dec 07, 2011
Sally Patten
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Life Insurers Receive High Satisfaction Ratings from Advisers
lifebroker | Dec 05, 2011

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Choosing Your Main Insurance Provider
riskinfo | Nov 23, 2011

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Does your CFD provider hedge with client money
thebull.com.au | Nov 23, 2011

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More advisers paid by fees, says FPA
insuranceNEWS.com.au | Nov 21, 2011

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CFD market trades on undaunted
AFR | Nov 19, 2011
Mark Lawson
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FPA Members More Concerned About Volatility Than Opt-in
riskinfo | Nov 18, 2011

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FPA members lead the way in FoFA transition
AdviserVoice | Nov 18, 2011

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FPA members better prepared for FOFA, survey says
Money Management | Nov 18, 2011
Mike Taylor
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Tech-savvy life insurers have an edge
AFR | Nov 18, 2011
Ruth Liew and David Ramli
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IG Markets Declared CFD Provider of the Year yet Again
PRNewswire | Nov 17, 2011

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CFPs lead way on FoFA transition
Professional Planner | Nov 17, 2011
Andrew Starke
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Xplan, Coin show strong growth in planner market share
I&T News | Nov 16, 2011

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Markets a challenge for investors
SMH | Nov 16, 2011
Lesley Parker
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Finding leaders among followers
netwealth | Nov 15, 2011

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Insurance providers put on notice
WEALTH professional | Nov 14, 2011
Alex Holevas
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Super for singles
AFR | Nov 14, 2011
Debra Cleveland
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A lesson to learn about betting ahead
SMH | Nov 14, 2011
John Collett
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One-third advisers switch insurance providers: survey
Financial Standard | Nov 11, 2011
Elise Burges
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Most financial planners satisfied with their life insurers
Money Management | Nov 11, 2011
Andrew Tsanadis
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Macquarie Life tops Investment Trends survey
InvestorDaily | Nov 11, 2011
Victoria Tait
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One-third advisers switch insurance providers
Financial Standard | Nov 11, 2011
Elise Burgess
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Advisers get satisfaction but may jump ship anyway
Professional Planner | Nov 11, 2011
Andrew Starke
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Planners fussier in picking insurers
AFR | Nov 10, 2011
Ruth Liew
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Financial planners employed by banks less satisfied
Money Management | Nov 10, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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MF Global’s collapse benefits Singapore CFD rivals
LSE | Nov 09, 2011

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Planners look to lower costs, lift efficiency
AFR | Nov 08, 2011
Ruth Liew
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Independent expert to monitor AFS
Professional Planner | Nov 08, 2011
Andrew Starke
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Demand is low for the cool, unavailable type
SMH | Nov 05, 2011
Carol Cummin
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Worried clients hit the phones
AFR | Nov 02, 2011
Paulina Duran, John Kehoe and Jonathan Shapiro
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Super-rich build their SMSF nest eggs with property, particularly commercial
Property Observer | Nov 02, 2011
Michael Laurence
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10,000 accounts in freeze
AFR | Nov 02, 2011
John Kehoe and John McDuling
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CFD collapse: thousands hit with margin calls
AFR | Nov 01, 2011
John McDuling and John Kehoe
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CFD accounts frozen, broker in admin
AFR | Nov 01, 2011
John Kehoe and Jonathan Shapir
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Locals count cost as parent of MF Global faces collapse
SMH | Nov 01, 2011

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Local clients exit struggling MF Global
The Age | Oct 31, 2011
Eric Johnston and Ben Butle
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Time for financial advisers to embrace structured products
Money Management | Oct 27, 2011
Janine Mace
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What useful extras do online brokers offer
AFR | Oct 18, 2011
Gayle Bryant
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Lofty price of flying solo
AFR | Oct 15, 2011
Debra Cleveland
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Disappointments and High Expectations in Retirement
Retirement in Australia | Oct 13, 2011

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Foreign exchange moves to centre stage for CFDs
AFR | Oct 12, 2011
Adam Courtenay
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CFDs adopt a transparent mode
AFR | Oct 12, 2011
John Wasiliev
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Planner reforms spark tech gold rush
AFR | Oct 11, 2011
Ruth Liew
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Join me
AFR | Oct 07, 2011
Zoë Fielding
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Planners enlist agents in DIY push
AFR | Oct 06, 2011

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Which road to financial planning software salvation
Money Management | Oct 06, 2011
Andrew Tsanadis
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The highs and lows of complex investing strategy
The Australian | Oct 05, 2011
Gillian Bullock
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Profit at the margins from CFDs
The Australian | Oct 05, 2011
Gillian Bullock
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In search of advice instead of sales pitches
SMH | Oct 01, 2011
Annette Sampson
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SMSF growth presents financial planning opportunities
Money Management | Sep 30, 2011
Damon Taylor
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Financial planning opportunities amid the challenges
Money Management | Sep 29, 2011
Caroline Munro
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Managed accounts come of age
Money Management | Sep 29, 2011
Thomas Bignill
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SMSF growth presents financial planning opportunities
Money Management | Sep 30, 2011
Damon Taylor
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Soft dollar ban impact potential
Financial Standard | Sep 29, 2011
Elise Burgess
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FPA, ISN back further FOFA measures
InvestorDaily | Sep 29, 2011
Vishal Teckchandani
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A minority of financial planners receive soft-dollar benefits over $300
Money Management | Sep 29, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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SMSF growth highlights need for more training
Money Management | Sep 28, 2011
Chris Kennedy
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GodmodeTrader | Sep 27, 2011
Nico Popp
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SMSF trustees still cautious on ETFs
Money Management | Sep 26, 2011
Damon Taylor
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IG Markets Releases Trading App for Android
PR Newswire | Sep 26, 2011

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Emerging markets: Using ETFs to invest brings risk of pitfalls
Financial Times | Sep 23, 2011
Sophia GreneNone
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LICs take a back seat to shares, cash
AFR | Sep 19, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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Conversation the key to speeding up SOA
Financial Standard | Sep 19, 2011
Rachel Davis
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netwealth aims to plug gaps in planner needs
Financial Standard | Sep 19, 2011
Matt Woodington
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Nine steps to high yields
AFR | Sep 17, 2011
Tony Featherstone
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The secrets of foreign exchange trading
smart investor | Sep 15, 2011
Pip Freebairn
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Ex-Praemium chief eyes online advice
InvestorDaily | Sep 15, 2011
Vishal Teckchandani
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Why did you setup your SMSF
Boardroom Radio | Sep 14, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Radio
Local traders flee from shares to currencies
The Australian | Sep 14, 2011
Gillian Bullock
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Online independent financial advice could become quicker
fundsnet | Sep 14, 2011

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Call for Faster SoAs
riskinfo | Sep 13, 2011

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How pioneer IG has proved a real winner
London Evening Standard | Sep 13, 2011
Simon English
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Planning software’s big five rated
Financial Standard | Sep 13, 2011
Elise Burgess
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Software developers focus on simple financial advice
Money Management | Sep 13, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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Record month for Australia’s largest CFD Provider
PRWEB | Sep 12, 2011

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There Are No Atheists In Foxholes
the trading game | Sep 10, 2011
Chris Tate
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Super savers poured more into funds
AFR | Sep 09, 2011
Sally Patten
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Fidelity less bearish on recession
AFR | Sep 09, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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Reforms to keep advice above board
The Australian | Sep 09, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Fidelity plays down US recession risk
AFR | Sep 08, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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Paragem lambasts small firm adviser estimate
InvestorDaily | Sep 08, 2011
Victoria Tait
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SMSFs dominate ETF market
boardroom radio | Sep 08, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Radio
LICs fall out of favour with SMSFs
AFR | Sep 07, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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SMSFs cash up for the long term
AFR | Sep 07, 2011
Sally Patten
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Networth News update
Networth News | Sep 07, 2011

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How to know your advisers limitations
AFR | Sep 07, 2011
Bina Brown
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Value in financial planning reforms to keep advice above board
The Australian | Sep 07, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Super funds need to guide members_ Investment Trends
Financial Standard | Sep 06, 2011
Elise Burgess
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SMSFs dominate ETF market
news.com.au | Sep 06, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Financial Standard – Super funds need to guide members
Financial Standard | Sep 06, 2011
Elise Burgess
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Australian superannuation overweight equities
SuperReview | Sep 06, 2011
Tim Stewart
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Investors turn to superannuation funds for help
Money Management | Sep 06, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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Investors seek direction from super funds
AAP | Sep 06, 2011

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Portfolio: Comdirect adelt Zockerpapiere
Financial Times Deutschland | Sep 05, 2011
Bernd Mikosch
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SMSFs not rushing to more cash
Money Management | Sep 05, 2011
Damon Taylor
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CMC Markets launches new platform
Financial Standard | Sep 05, 2011
Rachel Davis
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Record Month for Client Transactions at IG Index
IG Index | Sep 05, 2011

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SMSF cash balances soar
Financial Standard | Sep 02, 2011
Tim Stewart
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SMSFs cash deposits reflect volatility
Money Management | Sep 02, 2011
Elise Burgess
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Accolades in the race to reforms
AFR | Sep 02, 2011
Ruth Liew
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SMSFs turn to cash for safety
AFR | Sep 02, 2011
George Liondis
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Cash a valid SMSF asset class
MorningStar | Sep 02, 2011
Darin Tyson-Chan
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Industry superannuation funds losing members to SMSFs
Money management | Sep 02, 2011
Tim Stewart
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True cost of opt-in a mystery
InvestorDaily | Aug 30, 2011
Victoria Tait
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Govt releases FOFA draft
InvestorDaily | Aug 29, 2011
Wouter Klijn
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Opt-in to cost $250: survey
InvestorDaily | Aug 26, 2011
Vishal Teckchandani
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Stability in online trader numbers
InvestorDaily | Aug 24, 2011
Darin Tyson-Chan
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Midwinter voted the planners choice
Financial Standard | Aug 23, 2011
Elise Burgess
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Online trader numbers stabilise at 600,000
AFR | Aug 23, 2011

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CommSec dominates online trading
Money Management | Aug 24, 2011
Mike Taylor
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BlackRock tips adviser demand for super-based SMAs
Money Management | Aug 23, 2011
Chris Kennedy
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IG Markets Extends Market Lead in Volatile Conditions
IG Markets | Aug 22, 2011

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More advisers turn to ETFs
Smart Investing | Aug 16, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Australian regulator pushes for greater CFD disclosure
Futures Mag | Aug 15, 2011

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ASIC’s guide for CFD issuers
Money management | Aug 15, 2011
Andrew Tsanadis
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Hackles rising over Investment Trends report
Money Management | Aug 12, 2011
Benjamin Levy
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Platforms hit back at Investment Trends research
Money Management | Aug 10, 2011

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Why financial planners have dived into platforms
Money Management | Aug 10, 2011
Benjamin Levy
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Value of scoped financial advice outweighs price
Money Management | Aug 10, 2011
Benjamin Levy
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City Trading(TM) – The Award Winning Spread Betting App From City Index
PRNewswire | Aug 09, 2011

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Know what your adviser can and can’t do
AFR | Aug 06, 2011
Bina Brown
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AMP to offer cut-price budget advice
AFR | Aug 05, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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Mindset change needed on scaled advice
InvestorDaily | Aug 05, 2011
Kate Kachor
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Knowledge the key to SMAs
Money Management | Jul 29, 2011
Mike Taylor
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CommSec sheds 16 positions
AFR | Jul 27, 2011
Brad Hatch and George Liondis
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Placing a value on financial advice
The Australian | Jul 27, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Fee-for-service: Advice industry gets a wake- up call
IFA | Jul 25, 2011
Victoria Tait
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Monitor your DIY fund 24/7
AFR | Jul 26, 2011
Ruth Liew
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How to get a DIY fund loan
AFR | Jul 21, 2011
Debra Cleveland
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Thumbs up for separately managed accounts in DIY funds
AFR | Jul 20, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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TD Waterhouse launches equity trading app
Financial Times | Jul 20, 2011
Steve LodgeNone
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How the Financial Trader Has Evolved and Stayed the Same
PR Newswire | Jul 20, 2011

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IG Markets supports ASICs proposed disclosure benchmarks
Stock Shares | Jul 19, 2011
Paul Daly
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SMA use by planners grows slowly
InvestorDaily | Jul 19, 2011
Wouter Klijn
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SMA take-up slow
Money Management | Jul 19, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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Growing SMA use hits education barrier
Financial Standard | Jul 19, 2011
Alison Bevege
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Narrowing the HNW advice gap
InvestorDaily | Jul 11, 2011
Victoria Tait
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What Next For The Euro Against The Dollar
Planet Wealth | Jul 11, 2011

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Direct equities increase in importance
InvestorDaily | Jul 07, 2011
Darin Tyson-Chan
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New gaps identified in platform share offerings
Money Management | Jul 07, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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CFD Investing New Trader Growth Continues Upwards
Official Wire | Jul 03, 2011
Sharon Dawkins
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One-quarter of Aussies in debt or using cash from savings accounts
mozo | Jul 01, 2011

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ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

Investor First LTD | Jun 30, 2011

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Happy campers of exchange-traded funds ride a rising trend
The Australian | Jun 29, 2011
Andrew Main
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ETF Usage Will Double by 2012: Survey
ETF TRENDS | Jun 27, 2011
Tisha Guerrero
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New gearing package for SMSF trustees
Money Management | Jun 27, 2011
Damon Taylor
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ETF regulation avoids another derivative disaster
The Australian | Jun 27, 2011
Andrew Main
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Big jump in ETF users predicted
Money Management | Jun 23, 2011
Chris Kennedy
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Adviser interest in ETFs rises
InvestorDaily | Jun 23, 2011
Kate Kachor
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Only 14 per cent of investors educated by advisers on ETFs, says report
Professional Planner | Jun 22, 2011
Krystine Lumanta
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Advisers turn from managed funds to ETFs: BetaShares
Financial Standard | Jun 22, 2011
Alison Bevege
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Growth in ETFs set to continue
AFR | Jun 22, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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Busy traders need all the bells and whistles
AFR | Jun 22, 2011
Gayle Bryant
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Never an easier time to trade on the sharemarket
AFR | Jun 22, 2011
John Wasiliev
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36% aller CFD-Trader in Deutschland handeln bei CMC Markets
CMC Markets | Jun 21, 2011

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Disappointments and High Expectations in Retirement
EZineMark | Jun 20, 2011
Chris Laffey
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Expand with contracts
AFR | Jun 17, 2011
Chris Wright
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Investor base: Women and minorities remain rare
Financial Times | Jun 16, 2011
Elaine MooreNone
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How to invest in global stocks through CFDs
Smart Investor | Jun 17, 2011
Chris Wright
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More than $3 million per planner still in cash
Money Management | Jun 17, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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Asset classes: Investors are beginning to spot the difference
Financial Times | Jun 16, 2011
Lucy Warwick-ChingNone
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Capital protected still providing opportunities
InvestorDaily | Jun 16, 2011
Kate Kachor
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Trustees face harder, sharper market
AFR | Jun 15, 2011
John Wasiliev
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CFD Spread for Major Forex Pairs Slashed by IG Markets
PRWeb | Jun 13, 2011

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Shopping for Financial Planners: Uncovering the Grey Areas
Australian School of Business | Jun 07, 2011

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Asgard upgrades eWrap
Financial Standard | Jun 06, 2011

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One in two Australians regret not saving more
Magnitude | Jun 03, 2011

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OneVue, BGL improving adviser operations
InvestorDaily | Jun 01, 2011
Darin Tyson-Chan
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Retirees stuck in tug of war: balancing high risk v safe long-term returns is an ongoing problem
The Australian | Jun 01, 2011
Robin Bowerman
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Fixed and asset-based fees can co-exist
Money Management | Jun 01, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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Advisers hampered by conflicted platforms
Financial Standard | May 25, 2011
Alison Bevege
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CFD and FX Provider IG Markets Reduces Commission Rate on Shares
Emini day trading | May 24, 2011

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Strong saving figures could contain inflationary pressures
Mozo | May 20, 2011

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The right financial advice is all a matter of trust
The Australian | May 18, 2011
Gillian Bullock
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Midwinter takes on Coin, Xplan
Financial Standard | May 16, 2011
Elise Burgess
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Online broking booming
SMH | May 14, 2011

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Advice plays small role in ETF popularity
Money Management | May 13, 2011
Caroline Munro
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How to borrow safely in your DIY fund
Smart Investor | May 13, 2011

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DIY funds grow fond of ETFs
AFR | May 12, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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Bell Direct launches new advertising blitz
X SEO | May 10, 2011

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$30m – record sale soon for Victoria?
theage | May 09, 2011
Simon Johanson
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Tough times at the top end
SMH | May 9, 2011
Simon Johanson
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Market doubts add to pressures on funds division
AFR | May 06, 2011
Duncan Hughes
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Investment trends ranks top platforms
Money Management | May 06, 2011
Caroline Munro
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Innovative platforms create $397 bn industry
Financial Standard | May 06, 2011
Elise Burgess
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MLC Wrap and Navigator win Number One Platform
MLC | May 05, 2011
Kristen Allen
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Middle management option
AFR | May 05, 2011
Anthony Sibillin
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Online Briefing from RaboPlus – Australian Investment Report
PRWeb | May 05, 2011

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Go Back to School and Get a Degree – in Spread Betting
World News Report | May 4, 2011

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Macq Wrap releases new accounts
Financial Standard | May 03, 2011
Elise Burgess
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New ETFs target niche sectors
AFR | May 02, 2011
Ruth Liew
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Is DIY super right for you?
AFR | Apr 30, 2011
John Wasiliev
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Super members expect cheaper advice
Money Management | Apr 28, 2011
Caroline Munro
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City Index: Report Reveals CFD Traders Outperformed Spread Bettors in 2010
BusinessWire | Apr 26, 2011

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Spread Betting via Mobile Phones Increasing in Popularity
Financial Spread Betting – A Trader’s Guide | Apr 21, 2011
Janice
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Time to take stock of online brokers
AFR | Apr 20, 2011
Jane Searle
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Aussies ‘want stability when saving their money’
Mozo | Apr 20, 2011

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Stability back in fashion
The Age | Apr 20, 2011
Lesley Parker
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Bespoke banking: making the most of private banking
The Age | Apr 20, 2011
Lesley Parker
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‘Appy’ days as latest in technology helps put betting success at your fingertips
thisislondon.co.uk | Apr 19, 2011
Patrick Miles
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Uncertainty moves in as rich ditch houses
AFR | Apr 14, 2011
Ben Hurley
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IG Leads UK Spread Betting and CFD Markets
Benzinga | Apr 15, 2011

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ETFS PLAYING WITH FIRE
Money Management | Apr 14, 2011
Benjamin Levy
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Report argues trading CFDs is on the increase
City A.M. | Apr 12, 2011
Philip Salter
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Super regrets
AFR | Apr 8, 2011
John Wasiliev
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CFD trades rise by 40%
Financial Times | Apr 7, 2011

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Asset innovation awards 2011
AFR | Apr 1, 2011
Zoë Fielding
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Australia’s rich turn to term deposits
Mozo | Mar 25, 2011

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Australia’s richest people watch their assets
Herald Sun | Mar 24, 2011
Alison Bell
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Australia’s millionaires lose their appetite for growth but gain a healthy hunger for advice
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Shares back in favour among wealthy
Herald Sun | Mar 23, 2011

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Wealthy investors prepared to pay for better advice
AFR | Mar 23, 2011
Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
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See through the fees
Money Manager | Mar 23, 2011

Annette Sampson

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High-net-worths want more advice
Money Management | Mar 23, 2011
Mike Taylor
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Planners optimistic about Aussie share returns
Money Management | Mar 22, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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Small and low-cost brokers make presence felt
Money Management | Mar 18, 2011
Chris Kennedy
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Online share trading slips
AFR | Mar 18, 2011
Patrick Durkin
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More than Lowest Brokerage: CMC Markets Stockbroking Wins Prominent Awards from Investment Trends
PR Newswire | Mar 17, 2011

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SG raise to 12 per cent too slow
Money Management | Mar 11, 2011
Chris Kennedy
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CFS slashes entry bar to wholesale platform
Financial Standard | Mar 09, 2011
Alison Bevege
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Funds gear up
AFR | Feb 19, 2011
Mark Lawson
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Westpac Online launches intl CFDs
Financial Standard | Feb 16, 2011
Elise Burgess
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IG Markets Singapore iPhone App Now Available
PR Web | Feb 14, 2011

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Fast, furious and not for the fainthearted
AFR | Feb 12, 2011
Pip Freebairn
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Which types of geared investment are SMSFs using or intending to use?
AFR | Feb 10, 2011

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Gearing up for a tricky ride
AFR | Feb 10, 2011
Tony Featherstone
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Platform industry consolidation
Money Management | Feb 10, 2011
Janine Mace
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Worldwide web of savings
perth now | Feb 06, 2011
Anthony Keane
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Planners look to high-net-worth segment
Money Management | Feb 03, 2011
Caroline Munro
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Australians reluctant to pay up for advice
Life Insurance International | Feb 03, 2011

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Xplan and Coin most popular software providers
Money Management | Jan 27, 2011
Milana Pokrajac
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Over 75,000 SMSFs plan to borrow
Guidance Financial Services | Jan 21, 2011
Paul Benson
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IG Markets Launches 24 Hour trading on Australia’s Leading Stock Index
PRWeb | Jan 20, 2011

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Foreign direct investment into Asia declines
Financial Times | Jan 16, 2011
Kevin BrownNone
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The brave new world of superannuation
The Australian | Jan 13, 2011
Geoffrey Newman
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