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ASIC annual report highlights industry trends

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
... Major changes affecting ASIC's work also included political changes and proposed reforms in financial advice and superannuation. "Both of these reforms will bring extended responsibilities for ASIC," said Medcraft. ASIC received $324 million in appropriation ...

MilitarySuper chief executive to stand down

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
... took over from Paul Watson. Previously to that Seton was chief executive of the Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust (AGEST). Seton said he felt the "time was right" to move on from MilitarySuper following a year of commuting between ...

Chi-X and ASX go head to head

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
... companies, brokers and traders. "Mum and dad investors will benefit, whether they invest in shares directly or via their superannuation, from transaction cost reductions and improved liquidity." The Government also maintained there were already benefits ...

Prime Super to provide mezzanine finance facility

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
... governmental tenancies. "Access continues to see a broad range of debt investment opportunities and we expect Australian superannuation funds to, over time, increase their interest in providing financing capital for the Australian property sector", said ...

ASFA gets behind phoenix reforms

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has welcomed proposed legislation to hold directors of phoenix companies liable for any unpaid superannuation entitlements. On 13 October 2011, the Government presented a bill aimed at amending the ...

MLC/NAB earnings down but advisers up

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
... Overall, MLC and NAB was ranked first for funds under management in wholesale investments and second in retail superannuation. "This is a good result which demonstrates that NAB has continued to strengthen its core banking businesses. It also represents ...

Super strategy needed for retirees

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
Relying on a transition to retirement strategy is not enough, with a new approach to superannuation and changing income needs required to address a lack of understanding in super savings options, said an advice firm. According to Michael Hutton, wealth ...

DHS to takeover early super release on compassionate grounds

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
The government has announced a structural shake-up of the early release of superannuation benefits on specified compassionate grounds. From next month, the Department of Human Services (DHS) will take over the administration of the payments from Medicare/DHS ...

Govt infra paper opens investment doors

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
... greater flexibility claim losses, making this type of investment more attractive to the private sector, including superannuation funds," said Shorten. "The Australian Superannuation system has created a large pool of capital that has a very strong interest ...

AMP Financial Services posts strong results

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
... recorded strong results with a 21% increase in platform growth for its 2011 third quarter results and a 24% rise in superannuation product, AMP Flexible Super. Announced today by AMP Limited, AMP Financial Services assets under management (AUM) for the ...