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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 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
At 0715 AEDT on Monday, the December share price index futures contract was up 13 points at 4,362. In economic news on Monday, the TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge for October is released. In equities news, BT Investment Management ...

Another 'should have gone shopping' moment

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-shiny day. - Johnny Nash Ok, alright, perhaps still not apropos when referring ...

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 ...

FICAP on course for another successful fundraising event

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
The Financial Community Aid Programme is gearing up for another smash hit RockStar concert next year, with all proceeds from the event going to Open Family Australia and the new FICAP Voices' mentoring program managed by YWCA NSW. The annual fundraiser ...

Lachlan Partners diversifies into FI, alternatives

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
Low equity returns relative to other opportunities has spurred Lachlan Partners to diversify away from equities towards property, fixed interest and alternatives to cater for clients wanting to diversify their investment base. "Volatility in overseas ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
The Australian share market had eased off at noon after a positive opening off the back of strong performances in overseas markets overnight. The market opened up more than one per cent, but had dropped about 20 points by noon (AEDT). Bell Potter senior ...

Fixville here we come

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
"Betcha by golly wow You're the one that I've been waiting for..." -Stylistics Hear ye, hear ye, the Europeans have reached an accord - and financial markets liked the sound of that. Major European equity indices soared between 2.9% (FTSE-100) and 6.3 ...

Tech glitch halts trading on Australian Securities Exchange

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
SYDNEY, Oct 27 AAP - Trading on the Australian Securities Exchange has been halted because of technical problems. The ASX sent out an alert shortly after the market opened at 1000 AEDT adding that all trades for Thursday were under review. ASX Ltd general ...

Govt infra paper opens investment doors

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
The Government has announced plans to remove tax disincentives and encourage more private investment in infrastructure projects in a bid to entice investments into the local market. As stated in a discussion paper on the 2011-12 Budget measure introducing ...