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Colonial joins the rush of TAP's

... to invest in a range of asset classes, such as shares, fixed interest and property, while receiving favourable social security treatment," IFSA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert said. "They can also assist those who will accumulate a significant ...

IFSA responds to TAP rush

... to invest in a range of asset classes, such as shares, fixed interest and property, while receiving favourable social security treatment," Gilbert said. "They can also assist those who will accumulate a significant amount of super to still qualify for ...

Over reliance on DIY: AVIVA

... is the best investment strategy to suit you. An adviser will take all your financial needs and the most tax and social security effective strategies into consideration when structuring a financial plan - for you and your future,\" Grant said.

Guaranteed retirement annunities at risk: Mercer

Australians wishing to retire on a guaranteed income stream that complies with the social security test exempting all assets must act quickly before the Federal Government cuts the exemption in half, financial planners Mercer Wealth Solutions said. ...

Baby boomers to be urged to rethink early retirement

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2004

... pension, and not take the lump sum and run at age 55. A Treasury discussion paper is tipped to include tax breaks, social security incentives and changes to income and asset tests to encourage people to take an annuity. Part-time work combined with a ...

Macquarie welcomes Senate superannuation recommendations

... of concessionally taxed superannuation benefits and help other investors qualify for a higher age pension via social security assets test concessions." "The growth pension would have similarities with allocated pensions, allowing investors to select ...

Government posts $1.28 billion operating balance for 2001/02: ABS

... contributed capital was $30.03 billion. The highest expense item for all Australian governments during 2001/02 was social security and welfare at $74.55 billion, followed by health at $44.33 billion, education at $37.55 billion and public debt transaction ...

Advance appoints Kneen as head of distribution

... head of distribution and acting chief operating officer. Kneen has also previously worked for the Department of Social Security, AMP, and AM Corporation. Meanwhile Advance Funds Management has added Dimitra Voutas to its external services team, where ...

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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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