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Future lies in present

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2009
Have we? Haven't we? Left bottom that is. Or is the taxpayer's impatience to get their money back and authorities' over zealousness to erect new 'thou shall not' signs to police financial institutions taking us back to that dark place we left back in ...

Tax bonus triggers more co-contribution

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2009
... Government would then match with a further contribution of $1,425 into their super fund. "Quite clearly this is not in the spirit of the proposed announcement but it is a great strategy to boost the investments for those on lower incomes," said Rafte ...

Cycling for charity: Quadrant

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2009
... for a 100km bicycle ride from Port Arthur to Hobart to help young people with problems kick their addictions? For Quadrant Super, riding for charity is a breeze. The Tasmanian-based super fund is one of the corporate sponsors of Live Free Tassie, a charity ...

Building green for the future

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2008
Green buildings are gaining traction in Australia and superannuation funds should act now if they would like to cash in on the sustainable building sector, says an industry expert. Michael Drapac, managing director of green property funds manager Drapac ...

HIP in the spirit of giving out member benefits

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2006
Industry super fund Health Industry Plan (HIP) has unveiled a range of improved member benefits to see in the new year. After going to tender on its insurance partnership, HIP eventually renegotiated an insurance deal with ING that translated to a 15 ...

Sen Chapman explains Parliamentary Inquiry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2006
... promotional costs for super funds should be fairly paid for. But the role of regulators in allegedly acting counter to the spirit of government policy has also emerged as a big issue. "Some people making submissions to the Inquiry believe APRA's interpretation ...

Turn on more channels: TOWER

... generally close to break-even." With industry strategists watching closely to see how consumers respond to the new direct-sell super choice products now on the market and how advisers armed primarily with only higher cost and more complex products can ...

Poor governance high returns: SBS

... not result in better outcomes, as prescribing requirements could result in a 'tick the box approach' which defeats the spirit and intent of the concept of corporate governance". But Gibbs adds that PSS and their corporate governance overlay advisor BT ...

Studies show financial services see compliance as a benefit

... sides. This means they take up a defensive position with a police officer compliance function, as opposed to embracing the spirit of the law."

Wise man wins 2004 Adviser of the year award

... of the year in 2004. In 2003 Mr Boggs' company picked up the 2003 IFA practice of the year award. "Brian epitomises the spirit of an award that recognises those who go above and beyond in their contribution to the financial industry and the wider community" ...