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Government targets super in awards, board independence

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2013
The Abbott government looks set to follow through on its plan to introduce a quota of independent directors on super fund boards, and to take superannuation out of modern awards, following the release of a discussion paper by Assistant Treasurer Arthur ...

Bad estate planning advice is getting clients in trouble

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2013
Accountants and financial planners could be causing problems for clients by giving them incorrect legal advice in estate planning. Acorn Lawyers director Lindsay Stoddart revealed that "50% of the deeds I see coming from accountants and financial planners ...

AMP seeks to raise $200 million with debt issue

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2013
AMP is seeking to raise $200 million through the launch of new subordinated and unsecured debt securities on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Known as AMP Subordinated Notes 2, the new instruments were intended primarily to finance existing ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2013
... Fortescue 3.5 cents to $5.265. Among stocks making gains were Coles supermarket owner Wesfarmers, up 45 cents to $42.74 and Origin Energy 14 cents higher ar $14.66.

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2013
... and building approvals, both for September. NAB is expected to release online retail sales index data. In equities news, Origin Energy is expected to release its first quarter production figures, while NAB is due to post full year results and Woolworths ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2013
... on Wednesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases consumer price index for September quarter. In equities news, Origin Energy, AGL, Super Retail Group, Treasury Wine Estates, Mortgage Choice and Watpac all have annual general meetings scheduled. ...

Don't deal with Aussie Rob, ASIC warns

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned Aussie Rob Financial Services and Lifestyle Trader director Robert Lloyd Wilson from providing financial services, and warned the public "not to deal with the failed businessman". ...

Baker & McKenzie tells industry to prepare for SIV 'bonanza'

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2013
The investment management industry can expect a rapid explosion in the number of people coming to Australia under the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) program, according to Baker & McKenzie partner Bill Fuggle, who says as many as 300 could be approved ...

Aircraft leasing, an opportunity for investors

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 30 SEP 2013
Aircraft leasing could become an opportunity for investors after a report suggested it is entering a period of strong growth. The report was commissioned by Investec Bank's Aviation Finance division and written by former Mercer global head of Alternative ...

ISN-FSC accord has its limits: Whiteley

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013
While the retail and industry super sectors are cooperating, there remains a philosophical "line in the sand" between the two sectors that cannot be reconciled, according to Industry Super Network chief executive David Whiteley. Since the announcement ...