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Swan talks up bank reforms for competition

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2012
... Coalition has previously said it will undertake a comprehensive review of the sector designed to focus on increasing competition, should it win the next election. Last week shadow treasurer Joe Hockey reaffirmed the position, saying it would be extended ...

Australians lack genuine banking sector competition

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012
... CEO, Damien Walsh, who commissioned the research, said that the study reinforces the need by Australians for more competition. "They think that the Big 4 don't really compete against each other - but in many cases are simply not aware or informed about ...

Super funds look to banks on social media

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012
The introduction of MySuper with more streamlined investment options and fees means super funds need to up the ante in social media engagement for brand differentiation, according to one consultancy. In a study of 34 super funds representing a range ...

MySuper outside government scope

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... available," said Girgis, who was speaking at the Financial Services Council conference, as part of a panel discussion on competition in the superannuation industry. Girgis said that the government was undertaking commercial assessment, such as analysing ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2012
... was 34 cents lower at $56.93. Pay TV company Consolidated Media Holdings (ConsMedia) shares started higher after the competition watchdog cleared the way for Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation to buy it. ConsMedia was one cent up at $3.44.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2012
... figures for retail trade and international trade in goods and services. In equities news, Thursday is the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's proposed deadline for News Corp's decision on the acquisition of Consolidated Media Holdings. In ...

HDF to engage with APA on bid

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
... securities, it offered less certain value for HDF holders compared with Pipeline Partners' all-cash offer. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission announced last week that it would not oppose the APA Group's proposed takeover following market ...

Former UniSuper CIO joins legalsuper

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... investments needs highly qualified and experienced people especially at a time when investment markets remain volatile and competition between superannuation funds continues to increase." St John left UniSuper in 2009 after eight years citing the desire ...

ACCC clears Hastings offer

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission will not oppose the APA Group's proposed takeover of the Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund. Market participants had expressed concern over the ramifications of the deal, but the Australian Competition ...

Pipeline Partners makes HFM bid

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2012
... been expected, and said the next key event in the Hastings takeover battle would be the findings of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in relation to the APA offer. "If the ACCC doesn't block APA then I think it [APA] will come ...