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Same old same old

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2008
Financial market speculation for an imminent RBA rate cut remained despite yesterday's positive news on domestic inflation and consumer sentiment. But this also did not stop the sell-off in the local sharemarket and investors seeking safety in bonds. ...

Fed does an RBA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2008
The RBA did not disappoint market expectations and announced no change in the official interest rate of 7.25 percent while markets interpreted the RBA's accompanying statement as an indication that an interest rate reduction is in the offing. In its ...

More females in fin services

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 4 AUG 2008
Women are now at the vanguard of financial services as more females are recruited in the sector compared to their male counterparts, says Dalton Nicol Reid (DNR). According to specialist individual managed account portfolio manager DNR, the last 15 ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2008
The Australian stock market remained in the red at noon, dragged down by a negative lead on Wall St and a big profit fall at bank and insurer Suncorp Metway Ltd. US stocks slipped 1.8 per cent on weak readings on economic growth and rising jobless claims. ...

BT Financial jobs on the chopping block

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2008
BT Financial has placed 100 roles in its support and management divisions under review, blaming the staff cuts to the volatile markets. The move comes after the group funds under management fell 9 per cent during the 12 months to March 2008, according ...

Contribs tax for women under review

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2008
Senator Nick Sherry's comments on potentially removing the 15 per cent contributions tax on super of women at certain stages of their work life fuels further debate on how the government can help narrow the gender gap on retirement savings. Senator ...

None the wiser, all the poorer

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2008
Super, what? The superannuation industry may need to crank up its financial literacy initiatives after yet another survey shows that three in four Australians are expecting their superannuation balance to be higher on their next statement. Mercer's ...

Moment of truth

CAMERON BOGGS  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2008
Many super fund members are ignorant, indifferent or in denial about how their super funds are performing, despite widespread reports about the market slump. Industry experts gathered at last week's Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) ...

Equator Principles still relevant: CFS GAM

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2008
The Equator Principles are still relevant and won't be superceded by the rising popularity of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, according to Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFS GAM). Drafted in 2003 and revised ...

Fin advice satisfaction down

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2008
Clients are showing a small decrease in satisfaction with the advice they are receiving from their financial planners, new research shows. The Lifeplan ICFS Financial Advice Satisfaction Index decreased slightly from 74.3 six months ago to 73.2 in June. ...