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Labor's super policy means a fair go for all - Latham

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004

The Labor Party\'s superannuation reforms outlined in its tax policy worked on the principle of a fair go for all, Opposition Leader Mark Latham said today. Latham said the government\'s budget provided superannuation relief for only 10% of Australian ...

IFSA slams ALP super policy

... disappointment", the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has slammed the decision by the Federal Labor Party to abolish the superannuation co-contribution scheme. "Labor's proposed superannuation tax changes will be a disappointment ...

Aust govt to support ALP amendments on FTA

AAP | THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2004

... possibility that the US would not endorse the final deal. \"If that were to occur then it would be entirely the fault of the Labor Party and nobody elses. \"We hope that doesn\'t occur.\" Howard said the ALP amendments were unnecessary and were a political ...

Labor to support FTA with US

AAP | TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2004

The Labor Party will support the proposed free trade agreement with the United States after a crucial caucus meeting this morning voted in favour of the deal. Labor sources said two thirds of Labor parliamentarians supported the deal after ALP members ...

Proposal to abolish exit fees splits industry

... Services Association Richard Gilbert said. Opposition Retirement Income spokesman Senator Nick Sherry said last week the Labor Party would abolish exit fess if the Labor party wins government. Retail fund spokesman Gilbert said the introduction of fee ...

Labor in the cold on choice

... in the Senate yesterday was received as good news by both major industry bodies while at the same time the Federal Labor party said the new laws would do nothing to encourage ethical investments. But the Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA) ...

IFSA chief welcomes Latham's appointment to the head of the ALP

... Association (IFSA), Richard Gilbert has welcomed Mark Latham's win earlier today to the the head of the Australian Labor Party and said that IFSA was looking forward to working with him on issues relating to the superannuation industry in Australia. ...

Labor undergone generational change: Latham

WITH AAP | TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2003

The Labor Party leadership had undergone a generational change, new leader Mark Latham said today. "Today the leadership fo the Labor Party has moved to a new generation," he told reporters. "A generation that has grown up aspiring to a good education ...

Mark Latham is new ALP leader

Mark Latham has been elected as the new leader of the Australian Labor Party, narrowly tipping former leader Kim Beazly by 47 votes to 45. The 42-year old MP from western Sydney now takes over the reins from Simon Crean, who intends to continue as a ...

Simon Crean steps down from Labor leadership

AAP | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003

Opposition Leader Simon Crean today announced he would stand down as leader of the Labor Party. Mr Crean, in a brief statement, told reporters he would call a ballot for the leadership at next week\'s caucus meeting on Tuesday. He said he would not ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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