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ASIC questions SMSF advice in proposed guidance

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2013
The Australian Securities and Investments Commissions (ASIC) has called into question the quality of advice given to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) investors in proposed guidance the regulator released today. "There is a need to improve the ...

Super members want 12% guaranteed super increase

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2013
An overwhelming majority of super members support an increase in compulsory contributions to 12%, according to a survey carried out by the Financial Services Council (FSC) and ING DIRECT. The survey found the 83% of the 1,000 respondents supported the ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2013
... current vice chairman, is now the leading candidate to succeed outgoing chairman Dr Ben Bernanke. CMC chief market strategist Ric Spooner said many believed Ms Yellen would likely be more cautious about winding back the Fed's $85 billion-a-month bond-buying ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street made modest gains despite a mediocre retail sales report and a disappointing read on consumer sentiment. At 0805 AEST on Monday, the September share price index futures contract was up ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013
The Australian share market's run of five straight gains looks set to end, as global markets posted a soft night of trade. The September share price index futures contract was down nine points at 5,230. In news on Friday, ANZ makes its monthly interest ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2013
Australian shares are flat as investors stand by for unemployment data for August. The local market closed at the highest point since June 2008 on Wednesday, after posting several days of gains following a coalition election victory. But CommSec market ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2013
Australian shares are flat as investors stand by for unemployment data for August. The local market closed at the highest point since June 2008 on Wednesday, after posting several days of gains following a coalition election victory. But CommSec market ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on most international markets overnight with traders cautious despite a possible deal aimed at preventing a US-led military attack on Syria. At 0755 AEST on Thursday, the September share price ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013
... weapons issue and renewed business confidence in the wake of the Australian federal election. CMC Markets chief market analyst Ric Spooner said the market was reacting to a confluence of positive news. "I think we've just had a whole lot of good news ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street again made marked gains on strong Chinese economic data and greater confidence the US may not launch a strike on Syria. At 0753 AEST on Wednesday, the September share price index futures ...