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Hedge funds on a refund policy

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2009
... 'post-crisis' hedge funds will be more transparent, provide more documentation and governance records and offer more investment choice.

Regulator warns on rev mortgages

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2009
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Paul Clitheroe's financial literacy team launched an information guide on reverse mortgages, warning consumers about the possible pitfalls. Thinking of using the equity in your home? A ...

Industry bodies back IFSA charter

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2009
Australia's biggest superannuation and financial adviser industry bodies have thrown their support behind the Investment and Financial Services Association's super charter. IFSA members have agreed on a charter that entails a new approach to the payment ...

IFSA launches superannuation Charter

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2009
... designed. IFSA chief executive Richard Gilbert said the Charter "has three commitments to super fund members - informed choice, fairness and competition. "It contains recommendations to lift the bar in both public policy and industry practice. While ...

CHOICE wants commissions banned

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2009
Consumer body CHOICE launched a new campaign this month calling for a ban on commission-based remuneration and other conflicted remuneration to advisers. Titled 'Financial advice: is it in your interest?' campaign, the association is attacking what ...

FSP transitions to Oasis

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2009
... between wrap and master trust platforms, which has created an increasing regulatory drive to ensure that there is consumer choice and flexibility," said Lowe. Oasis partners with dealer groups to build, design and administer investment portfolio and ...

Tower wins Master Super contract

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2009
... employee members. For new personal members, the increased acceptance for this cover is up to $500,000. There is also a choice for members to opt out of their automatic increase in death cover. Master Super reviews its insurance arrangements on a 3-year ...

ING battles longevity risk

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2009
... believes financial services products should be commission-based or fee-for-service, he said ING Australia will advocate choice, although he predicts a strong move towards fee for service. "Where we're headed over the next 24 months would be much more ...

Super breakthrough for SMAs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2009
It wasn't quite a Eureka moment but after two years in the making, Aviva has come up with a separately managed account (SMA) that promises to resolve a lot of the issues that planners often face when they want to use the product. Due for release after ...

Maritime Super to manage Teekay fund

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2009
... Robertson said the deal was "very positive news" for both funds. "It reinforces Maritime Super's position as the fund of choice for all maritime workers," said Robertson. Maritime Super was formed on 1 March 2009 as a result of the union of two of Australia's ...