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Labor again brands government super policy 'weak and wimpy'

Labor looks set to oppose the government's Superannuation Safety Amendment Bill, again branding the proposed legislation 'weak and wimpy' and accusing the government of failing to provide any policy detail. Shadow minister for retirement incomes and ...

New bill draws guarded support from KPMG

Proposed new legislation will hasten the winding-up of corporate funds, with members subsequently transferred into existing public offer superannuation arrangements, financial services consultant KPMG has predicted. KPMG welcomed the introduction of ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares close mixed

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2003
The Australian share market ended mixed today, after a day of directionless and flat trading following a mixed performance in New York overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed marginally weaker, losing 0.6 of a point to close at 3191.4. But ...

Accounting firm addition continues Capstone evolution

Premier Financial Solutions, the financial planning arm of leading accounting firm McKenzie and Partners, has become the latest group to join Capstone Financial Planning. The move sees four new Authorised Representatives join Capstone - bringing with ...

Assirt assesses Nexus Bonds Portfolio Linked Floating Rates Notes

Assirt Research has said that Nexus Bonds Portfolio Linked Floating Rates Notes (PLFRN), as part of its assessment of alternative strategies and products, are suitable for sophisticated investors seeking the security of interest returns that are inflation ...

Assirt assesses Nexus Bonds Portfolio Linked Floating Rates Notes

Assirt Research has said that Nexus Bonds Portfolio Linked Floating Rates Notes (PLFRN), as part of its assessment of alternative strategies and products, are suitable for sophisticated investors seeking the security of interest returns that are inflation ...

Treasury warns on global recovery

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
Treasury has warned the global recovery might turn out to be more hype than substance, reinforcing the government's argument against a hefty hike in interest rates. Treasury's chief macroeconomic adviser Martin Parkinson said the global economy was ...

Deakin and AustChoice announce intentions to merge

Deakin Financial Services Group Ltd and AustChoice Financial Services Ltd have announced plans to merge into one financial planning company, pending shareholder approval at both companies' AGMs in December. Deakin announced plans to make an off-market ...

Economic indicator pointing to stronger growth momentum

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2003
A leading indicator of future economic activity rose above its long term trend rate in September, pointing to a stronger growth momentum in the first half of 2004, according to Westpac. The annualised growth rate of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading ...

Consumer sentiment falls 2% in November: Westpac

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2003
The surprise rise in interest rates pushed Australian consumer sentiment down a notch in November after hitting nine year highs the previous month. The Westpac Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment fell by 2.0 per cent to 115.5 per cent from ...