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Wealth mgmt earnings boost CBA results

JOHN MCDULING  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2010
... $144 billion, where an improvement in equity markets was offset by outflows in short term cash mandates. The CFS First Choice platform registered positive net flows of $3 billion for the year, maintaining its number two flagship platform position with ...

Gillard Govt to tighten reverse mortgages rules

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2010
Reverse mortgages holders will receive more protection during a property downturn if Labor continues to hold government after the election - but the industry's peak body said most of these proposed policies are already in place. A re-elected Gillard ...

One in four retail fund members to switch: CHOICE

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
... considering switching to other super options because they are dissatisfied with the fees, customer service or investment options, CHOICE research found. Choice's survey of 1,400 members in June showed 23 per cent of retail fund members said they were ...

SuperChoice teams up with Sage MicrOpay

PRESS RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUL 2010
... manage employee trends. Craig Osborne, managing director at Sage MicrOpay, said many customers struggle with superannuation choice paperwork and fund compliance. "Employers are frustrated with partial solutions that don't really solve their problem and ...

AIA signs credit card insurance deal with Citibank

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2010
... leading credit card insurance that will significantly increase our insurance penetration and to provide our customers with choice and deliver much greater value," said Power. AIA Australia launched its new name and brand for AIG Life in Australia in ...

NRL stars join Auscoal Super

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2010
... coal mining employers," he said in a statement. Watson said having the two rugby players in the fund's team is a strategic choice for the fund, as many of its members enjoy rugby league. "Tony and Adrian both have sound business credentials, allowing ...

Coalition's IR commitment locks in Award default funds

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUL 2010
... employers to send superannuation contributions, unless employees covered by a relevant Award make an alternative super fund choice. The political outcome is a major setback for the retail super sector that has severely criticised the practice as anti-competitive ...

AFAC and APESB launch fresh debate on fiduciary duty

MICHELLE BALTAZAR, MEDIA RELEASES  |  MONDAY, 19 JUL 2010
... would rather speak with APESB first and show them new research that found many investors who use financial advisers want choice on how they remunerate their planner. "In fairness to the APESB, I think we should have that discussion directly with them ...

The octopus on fees versus commissions

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2010
An iPhone app based on Paul the Octopus is undecided whether adviser remuneration should tilt towards fee for service rather than stay with commissions as the default payment method. The Ask Octopus app was developed in Brazil by uTouchLabs and is available ...

More planners gain SMSF cred

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUL 2010
... standards will now test a range of SMSF knowledge and skills including investment strategies, managing risk and superannuation choice. SPAA tests competencies in a 120-question online examination. Specialists must also have at least two years experience ...