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Super concession cuts ignite SMSF debate

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 10 SEP 2012
... SMSF sector in relation to how assets and investments are held for tax and capital gains tax reasons. SPAA national technical director Peter Burgess said that although the specific legislative concession for real property in super exists for SMSFs and ...

AMP partners with Morningstar for research

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2012
... "We're confident Morningstar will provide a flexible and competitive service to deliver specialist research, data, and technical support to enhance the current research efforts we provide to our advice network," he added. Grant Kennaway, head of fund ...

Solaris appoints insto inv specialist

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2012
... in-depth portfolio analysis on a regular basis. "Neale brings a wealth of experience to the role and his high level of technical ability and demonstrated investment management experience will be of value to both the team and our clients," said Denis ...

Mac Life expands claims and underwriting team

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2012
... in underwriting. Sweeny also has in-depth medical knowledge that he will use to help advisers with some of the more technical aspects of writing life insurance cover. Baker has had extensive experience in all aspects of financial underwriting in his ...

Variant Perceptions' variant perception

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012
... poor outlook on Australia, they tell investors: To "stay long government bonds in Australia". That their "long-term technical buy signal on Australian equities is in effect, but avoid miners and banks... buy into defensives (consumer staples and health ...

Macquarie invests in mobile apps for advisers/brokers

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2012
... re-launched its popular Little Black Book app, with an improved interface and enhanced navigation. The Little Black Book is a technical guide containing the essential facts and figures financial advisers require on a daily basis, including current taxation ...

Talkin' bout my generation

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2012
... recognise financial advice as a profession, the next crop of financial advisers, including Gen Y, must have the right technical and practical skills. More importantly, they must address the public's poor perception of advisers after the collapse of Westpoint ...

Annuities regaining acceptance: Challenger

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2012
... year," said David Hutchinson, senior manager of retirement income at Challenger, speaking at the Financial Standard Technical Services Forum that was hosted by Challenger yesterday. This doesn't mean advisers are completely comfortable with the product ...

CFSGAM appoints senior resources analyst

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2012
... addition to the global resource team and will increase the depth and breadth of the business' resources coverage. "His technical skill set and metallurgical training will complement the existing expertise in our team, which includes both mining and petroleum ...

SMSF contributions spike ahead of cap

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2012
... the financial year, but this year these contributions were up considerably," said Philip La Greca, Multiport head of technical services. Average contribution inflow for the quarter increased from $6,911 the previous quarter to $12,350. "It seems that ...