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FPA backs 'advice within super' review

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2008
The industry group representing majority of the financial planners in the country welcomed the government's call for a review of the superannuation system. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has said it will actively participate in ...

Wanted: Wharton scholar

CAMERON BOGGS  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2008
The Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL) and KPMG are giving one local super fund executive a shot at a full scholarship to Wharton, one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. The scholarship is targeted towards Australian based ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2008
... day. HONG KONG - Stocks rose 0.55 per cent, tracking firmer regional markets, after data showed surprisingly strong US business spending, but offshore oil producer CNOOC fell as crude prices declined. The benchmark Hang Seng Index ended up 134.48 points ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 APR 2008
... to a seven-week closing high, with exporters such as Canon advancing on a softer yen and receding pessimism about US business conditions. The Nikkei ended up 78.15 points at 13,476.45, the highest close since February 29. It gained 1.2 per cent over ...

Vietnamese fund draws global attention

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2008
Emerging markets continue their reign as hotspots for investors as a newly listed Vietnamese investment fund draws international support following the launch of its equity portfolio holdings on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Viet Han Corporation ...

BlackRock gets rolling with Citi

... and negotiations before finally choosing BlackRock's SMA, which is underpinned by Praemium's technology. Citigroup's US business already has an SMA product but Carideo said they are using the BlackRock version locally because Australia's tax treatment ...

Challenger finds right address with QAS

Challenger Financial Services Group has bought QAS' QuickAddress address matching and verification solution, designed to maximise the accuracy and effectiveness of its customer databases while cutting costs. "We expect QuickAddress to have an immediate ...

HOST-PLUS is Money Magazine's best of the best

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2006
HOST-PLUS has won the Money Magazine Best of the Best super fund award for 2007. HOST-PLUS was also a finalist in the Rainmaker SelectingSuper Fund of the Year Awards and this latest accolade caps off a big year for the public offer industry fund. David ...

Health Super adds CFO

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2006
Health Super, the industry fund for the healthcare sector, has announced the appointment of Graeme Lawrie to the newly created position of chief financial officer. Lawrie will assume responsibility for Health Super's financial management, IT, HR and ...

Budget super consultations attract 3,500 submissions

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006
The consultation period on the government's plan to simplify superannuation has closed, attracting an unprecedented 3,500 submissions. A statement issued by Treasurer Peter Costello's office said, "There has been strong interest and support for the ...