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TPD insurance review closes

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2011
... confirming that the policy conditions are consistent with disability superannuation benefits, as defined in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. In an attempt to simplify this process, the government has proposed that rather than needing an actuarial ...

Aust foreign finance subsidiaries worth $71b

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2011
... despite making up 21% of sales. The ABS noted that global conditions may explain the low US profit contribution but this assessment masks how little trade Australia actually does with US in contrast to Australia's actual trading partners in the Asian ...

Long-term strategies pay off for investors

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2011
... the worst performing asset class over the last 10 years due to the GFC and the strong Australian dollar but a 20 year assessment found it was similar to other growth assets.

Tax strategies from ATO, Cavendish

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2011
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has cautioned investors when creating a tax effective strategy, warning of the hidden consequences of new investment arrangements. The ATO has issued a new guide, Understanding tax effective investments, in a bid ...

Super funds fail green assessment

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2011
Super funds are being accused of not maximising green investment opportunities, and avoiding full investment disclosure to members at a time when climate-related risks are a hot issue. In a report released yesterday, Global Investor Survey on Climate ...

Excess contributions penalties soar to $400m

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2011
The Australian Tax Office has now raised $400 million through tax penalties on excess super contributions made between 2006 and 2010 with that figure likely to rise yet further. Speaking at an upper house enquiry of the economics legislation committee ...

Treasury Group appoints CEO

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2011
... Limited," said Fitzpatrick. "He will select and execute on a range of new investment opportunities currently under assessment, which will help take the Company through its next growth phase." McGill has more than 20 years financial markets experience ...

Aussie downgrades likely as S&P reviews rating system

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2011
... the third quarter and implement it in the fourth quarter of this year. Changes to the Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment that S&P collates for 23 countries is likely to see Australia downgraded from Group 1, the safest category in the old system ...

Macquarie breathes new Life into insurance

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2011
Macquarie Life has made a series of upgrades to its insurance offerings, including the merger of two products and improvements to its underwriting and claims process. Macquarie Life FutureWise, a retail offering available to SMSF investors, has been ...

Finsia selects new CEO

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2011
... advancement," said Thomas. "With this in mind, Finsia will continue to roll-out credentials backed by rigorous peer assessment and deliver relevant contemporary industry forums." Finsia, which provides policy insights into the financial services sector ...