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Rate rise drives home loan innovation

... that, "A continuing increase in interest rates may lead to a more competitive lending environment". "This increased competition among lenders may drive an improvement in service levels, as well as the development of new product features designed to deliver ...

Corporate tax needs to be more competitive: KPMG

... Hickey, said the solution is not just a simple 'race to the bottom' for the government. "But given the intense global competition for tax revenue, it may make sense for governments to follow the example of the commercial sector and consider strategies ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2006
... third quarter, while Pacific Brands, Futuris Corp, and Skilled Group hold annual general meetings. The chairman of the competition watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Graeme Samuel will also address a business forum on changes ...

Rainmaker SelectingSuper Fund of the Year Awards

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 OCT 2006
... more popular than ever and is this month being distributed around Australia to 6,000 employers and adviser groups. "Competition for business among super funds is fierce. Funds have to work very hard encouraging members to stay with them, win new business ...

ACCC should regulate fund advertising: IFSA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2006
... advertising should be taken away from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and handed to the competition regulator the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC), said the Investment and Financial Services Association ...

Australians clueless on super

... surveyed said they did not spend any time reviewing or planning their superannuation. "Winning the office tipping competition might provide $100 and bragging rights, but sorting out your super could mean thousands extra in retirement," said Weaven. Michelle ...

Move over FinLit, CrickLit is on its way

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2006
... Financial Literacy Foundation's campaign to win the hearts and minds of Australian school children is set for major competition with Cricket Australia launching its own integrated educational kit that at first glance seems more developed. Cricket Australia ...

ASIC chairman to head international auditors forum

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2006
... around the globe. Members discuss issues including audit supervision for international audits, the implications on competition and choice in the audit market and the factors that drive audit quality.

Southern Cross aims to invest early with VC fund

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2006
... the best deals at very attractive prices. "The combination of high quality opportunities, rich innovation, decreased competition and low valuations makes the early stage Australian market highly attractive." Southern Cross Venture Partners said it is ...

Forget industry funds, focus on advice: AFA

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2006
... Klipin said coming off the back of the AFA's national forum and through regular contact with advisers, concern over competition with industry funds continues to be prevalent. "Our message to the adviser community is, 'don't jump at shadows' but focus ...