All good but for the dollar ABY BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2011 9:20AMAustralia may weather another flood or cyclone or tsunami -- perhaps even another Gillard -- but if Australian dollar strength persists? the country could literally head down under. |
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Vanguard Super lowers fees
Vanguard Super is reducing its annual administration fees off the back of strong investment performance and its short time in the market.
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Insignia Financial is on the hunt for a new chief member officer for its superannuation business, confirming the departure of Anne Coyne.
Super for housing 'economically reckless': SMC
The Super Members Council (SMC) has warned that encouraging young Australians to use their superannuation for a house deposit could dramatically drive-up house prices and deplete their retirement savings.
Treasury shakes up foreign investing framework
Treasury is promising to make Australia a better investment hub for foreigners as it lays out comprehensive reforms to make the system "stronger, more streamlined, and more transparent".
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It was during a family sojourn to the seaside town of Pescara, Italy, Rob DeDominicis first laid eyes on what would become the harbinger of his future. Andrew McKean writes.
