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Policy war erupts over super clearing

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2011
... ago to solve the red tape created for small business by the former Coalition Government's introduction of superannuation choice of fund in 2005. Meanwhile minister for small business Senator Nick Sherry said, "The small business response to the Superannuation ...

Fin Svcs Asian opportunity

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
Professionals in the Australian financial sector remain reluctant to build their careers in the Asian market, despite the majority believing it offers the most job potential. On the flip side, hiring opportunities are set to rise in Australia. According ...

MLC MasterKey platform revamped

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2011
MLC has made changes to its MasterKey platform based on feedback including external asset reporting, more investment choice and switching strategy options. Advisers using the MasterKey platform now have access to new online and product upgrades. NAB ...

Advisers to decide opt in: AusFIN

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2011
... like other professionals then opt in is unnecessary," said Jenni Mack, AusFIN spokesperson and chair of consumer group CHOICE. "There has been a lot of noise from the industry saying that they don't like opt in, so we [AusFIN] are basically saying opt ...

FTSE sees rising demand for after tax index

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2011
... Group, Australia. Andrews said that the FTSE ASFA indexes also give users the option to customise their investments with the choice between franking credits, participation in off-market buybacks, capital gains tax or all three. "This flexibility ensures ...

PIMCO appoints insto specialist

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2011
... Australia. "His appointment reflects the on-going growth in our business as we look to sustain our position as a manager of choice for Australian super funds and other investors," said Wilson. Based in Sydney, Frerer will work alongside Wilson, as well ...

Shorten responds to bias accusations

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2011
... we aren't doing exactly what they want." "The Government's reforms are supported by a range of stakeholders, including Choice, the Institute of Charted Accountants, ASFA and many individual planning groups," said the spokesman. The spokesman also said ...

Tower, Praemium tackle new frontier

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011
... platform where insurance is available fee-based so they can charge a whole fee. "TOWER strongly supports flexibility and choice in product remuneration structures. This partnership with Praemium provides that flexibility and choice for advisers and their ...

Macquarie breathes new Life into insurance

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2011
... carefully to our advisers and respond to what they ask for. Through this latest series of updates, we have introduced greater choice and flexibility by introducing new options within our product suite," said Justin Delaney, head of Macquarie Life. Macquarie ...

Planners risk trouble opposing FOFA

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2011
... But Whiteley said this would ultimately hurt planners. He pointed to comments by Jenni Mack, chairwoman of consumer group Choice, who has argued that consumers loath the conflicts of interest created by commissions, volume payments and vertical integration ...