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WA govt drops GESB mutualisation bid

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2010
The West Australian state government has terminated the mutualisation of GESB and is instead allowing the state's public servants to choose their fund. This decision follows the Whithear Review into public sector superannuation. The choice for public ...

Insto investors win from govt Chi-X approval

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2010
The government's in-principle approval of Chi-X Australia not only heralds greater market competition but big savings for institutional investors. Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, backed greater competition ...

Aussies to rely on govt when insurance falls short: survey

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2010
More than two-thirds of Australians are under the illusion that the Federal Government will provide financial support to families if a member dies prematurely - one of the misconceptions driving underinsurance. New research from Lifebroker shows consumer ...

Hartsuyker takes aim at govt reviews

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2010
Luke Hartsuyker, shadow minister for financial services, superannuation, corporate law and consumer affairs, said the Government has failed to encourage Australians to invest in superannuation by creating an uncertain regulatory environment. Speaking ...

Local Govt Super upgrades property investments

PRESS RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2009
Local Government Super's (LGS) upgrade of its building investments could save more then $2 million energy costs. The super fund worked with independent consultants, Napier & Blakeley, and risk management consultants, CETEC, to upgrade air conditioning ...

Govt selects Medicare to run national clearinghouse

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2009
Industry bodies have welcomed the government's move to provide a free superannuation clearinghouse system for small businesses through Medicare - but questions arise whether the healthcare agency is the right choice or a rushed decision. Superannuation ...

Fin services tech firms get nod from NSW govt

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2009
Strategic Risk International, Milestone Group and Fintechnix are among the nine New South Wales-based financial services technology providers being promoted by the local government at an industry conference in Sydney. The two-day conference, Technology ...

Super savings not for govt projects: Suncorp Life

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2009
Super funds should not be forced to invest in government infrastructure projects because it could undermine member confidence in funds, according to Suncorp Life's Cooper Review submission. Suncorp Life's submission to the Cooper Review - Phase One ...

Govt announces short selling disclosure timeline

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2009
The federal government expects to release short selling disclosure requirements in the next month, eight months after the government passed the Bill. A spokesperson for Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law ...

Govt aids anti-predatory lending laws

GOVT ANNOUNCEMENT  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2009
Finance brokers and certains lenders will need to comply with new responsible lending laws a year earlier than planned under the updated timetable of the government's proposed consumer credit reforms. Under the new deadlines, the responsible lending ...