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IFM bid for PacHydro 'fair'

An independent expert's report of Pacific Hydro commissioned by the company's independent directors has found the Industry Funds Management (IFM) bid of $5 per share for the group is 'fair and reasonable'. The report was conducted by Ernst & Young Transaction ...

ASIC documents and expands relief rulings

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released an updated report detailing its relief rulings given to financial service providers from certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, and has also issued a new class order ...

Lucchese to lead FPA professional standards arm

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has appointed Adrian Lucchese as its new general manager professional standards. Lucchese brings with him ten years experience dealing with corporate governance issues in his role as a legal director and general ...

Super industry upbeat on budget

Superannuation associations are optimistic that tonight's budget will include positive measures for superannuation including further reductions in the superannuation surcharge and a possible extension of the co-contribution scheme. "It's reasonable ...

Centro slashes investment limits on direct property fund

Centro Properties Group has dropped the minimum investment on its Centre Direct Property Fund (DPF) by $200,000 to $50,000 in order to broaden investor access to the product. The reduced investment level is part of a new Product Disclosure Statement ...

ASFA foreshadows a super friendly budget

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has indicated the 2005 budget to be handed down on 10 May could contain several positive superannuation initiatives for consumers. The abolition of the superannuation surcharge is one of the ...

May start for new dealer group

A new financial services dealer group called Platinum Group Financial Services is set to open its doors this month. The group will have its national head quarters in Perth and will be owned by its advisers and staff. It will not have any institutional ...

ING cuts fees on PortfolioOne

ING has announced fee reductions of up to 36 basis points for its wrap account PortfolioOne. The fee reductions are effective as of May 1, 2005 and are for both new and existing business. Administration fees will be reduced across all fee options including ...

AMP looks to increase consumer financial literacy

AMP Financial Planning has launched a new campaign designed to improve the financial literacy of consumers and de-mystify financial planning and the financial services industry. The campaign is called Thinking Ahead and consists of an interactive CD-ROM ...

Direct super sales site launched by advisers

Online direct sales group, Discount Managed Funds, has kicked off a similar service for superannuation funds, operating under the Discount Super Funds (DSF) banner and providing full rebates of up front commissions. DSF will offer access to a number ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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