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ASFA supports same sex super bill

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2008
... payment of benefits will be relatively straightforward for super funds and the proposal will make it easier for funds to determine whether a same sex partner is eligible for the payment. ASFA claim amending the tax treatment of super benefits is an affordable ...

SEC blocks bank short selling

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2008
US based Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking extreme action against wild 'naked' short selling, issuing an emergency order that prevents the practice across a number of commercial and investment bank stocks. The order means anyone taking ...

FPA rejects tax bill changes

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2008
... regime, including the finalisation of the Tax Agent Services Bill, as part of a comprehensive and coherent approach to determine an appropriate solution," said Bloch.

Focus on value not fees: AFA

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
... depending on the client and type of business you ran, there needs to be choice for you as the adviser and the client to determine what's going to fit best in your particular circumstance," said Klipin. For those who fear that a commission system may ...

US pension fund to settle suit for $930m

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
... Board of Directors, and the court. The United States District Court for Minnesota will evaluate the proposed terms and determine whether the settlement will be approved.

Members Equity to offer super banking

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2008
Industry super funds owned Members Equity Bank plans to face retail banks head on with its version of an all-in-one superannuation and bank account. Members Equity Bank chief executive, Anthony Wamsteker, said the business is developing a product that ...

SEQUAL appoints first chief

Senior Australians Equity Release Association of Lenders (SEQUAL) appointed Kevin Conlon as their first chief executive officer. "The SEQUAL Board determined that SEQUAL had developed to the point where a full-time CEO was needed, and decided that Conlon ...

CFA launches SRI guidelines

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2008
... especially over the long haul," said Stephen Horan, CFA head of private wealth and investor education. "Only you can determine whether the cost differential, if any, warrants pursuing your SRI objectives." Also, retail investors are informed to avoid ...

EQT and Trust end merger talks

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2008
Equity Trustees has ended preliminary merger discussions with Trust Company after the firms could not agree to terms that are attractive enough for shareholders. Equity Trustees chair, Tony Killen, announced on Friday both firms were unable to reach ...

Emerging market funds to be rated on sustainability

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2008
... kind initiative to boost sustainable investing awareness, and has given the green light to Mercer to conduct a study to determine the ratings. So far, Mercer has commenced interviews with 50 managers based in China, India, South Korea and Brazil. The ...