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Increase in Government unfunded super liabilities may cause super vacuum

An analysis of the 2003/04 budgets by Rice Walker Actuaries has revealed that unfunded superannuation liabilities for the states and territories - excluding Queensland - rose to $40.6 billion in 2003, up from $37.2 billion in 2002. This $3 billion increase ...

Global bonds sell-off from their unsustainable levels: ICAP

In its weekly economic insight released today, ICAP reported that a major correction in global bond markets has begun, and that it remains unlikely that bond yields will reach their June lows again in this cycle. ICAP mentioned that the only rationale ...

KPMG survey reveals finance companies' 2002 struggle

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2003
... market. The survey showed asset growth for the sector at a modest 1.9 per cent. "Asset growth was hard to come by, prompting focus to non-interest income growth and cost cutting initiatives," Mr Nash said. He said finance companies struggled to get the ...

FPA announces changes to its diploma and CFP qualifications

... services Chris McMillan says the education program changes are accessible for both professionals and students, but will focus on ensuring a higher level of proficiency among graduates. Ms McMillan said there would be greater depth and breadth in areas ...

SMF to gain $8 million and OFM Investment Group

... OFM Investment Group's remaining superannuation business, following OFM's decision to divest itself from superannuation to focus on its property and mortgage trust business. Recently Invesco transferred its Approved Deposit Funds - comprising more than ...

Macquarie reports $333 million annual net profit

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2003
Macquarie Bank Ltd chief executive Allan Moss may have taken a pay cut, but he still received nearly $6 million in total remuneration this year, the investment bank's 2003 annual report revealed today. The report states that Mr Moss took a total remuneration ...

Southcorp appoints McClintock chief financial officer

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2003
Australia's biggest winemaker, Southcorp Ltd, today appointed Steve McClintock chief financial officer. Mr McClintock had been acting in the position since April this year. "The fact that someone with Steve's experience decides to join us full-time ...

Zurich appoints Janet Smith to assistant head of group sales

... Smith assistant head of group sales, to coordinate its key accounts, master trust and risk strategies. "Janet's main area of focus initially will be the development and implementation of the key accounts and master trust strategies," said Steve Newnham ...

Ai Group study reveals need for new economic reforms

... The study - How Competitive is Australia? - is part of the Ai Group's big issues, big ideas agenda, an ongoing project to focus attention on key issues determining industry and national growth prospects over the next decade, and details research into ...

van Eyk closer to rating Australian long/short funds

van Eyk Research has released its first review of Australian long/short equity managers, the asset consultant has announced. As interest in 'alternative' investment vehicles continues to grow, van Eyk has reviewed 11 funds offered by the AMP, BGI, GMO ...