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Climate change already an insurance risk

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2012
... so they can build up their reserves and increase investment efficiency. For insurers to build up their reserves and prepare for increased payments due to more common and more ferocious natural events they will be increasing their bond holdings, because ...

Co-contrib changes need advice strategy update

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
IOOF has cautioned advisers to prepare for the proposed reduction of the co-contribution matching rate from July 1, potentially impacting on a popular strategy for low income clients. Currently low income earners can co-contribute $1,000 into their ...

Mandatory FOFA start date confirmed for July 2013

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2012
... Government has listened to concerns from the business and financial planning community that they need more time to prepare for these changes. This timetable also balances consumer needs, as it gives early industry movers the opportunity to provide commission-free ...

Super accounts on path for consolidation: Shorten

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... drive superannuation fees lower." However DST Global Solutions said the industry still had a lot of work to do to prepare for the changes. "The main challenge for the superannuation industry in preparing for auto-consolidation relates to development ...

Commissioner urges action on super savings

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2012
... available through their super fund. "Get the advice, knowing how to look after your own super is one of the keys to prepare for retirement."

SuperStream compliance poses threat to funds

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2012
... Stronger Super and the commitment to an increase the superannuation guarantee to 12%, Boal said they also need to prepare for new issues they present. "These centre on dealing appropriately with financial advice and conflicts in that area, and how scaled ...

SG rise through House of Representatives

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2011
... annually up to 2019-20, when the SG rate will be set at 12%. The AIST said this gives businesses plenty of time to prepare for the hike. "It's a slow gradual increase, which gives businesses plenty of time to plan with their budgets to look at future ...

Hero to Zero

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2011
... make demands? C'mon George c'mon. What do I make of this brand spanking new Unity Government? I hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Hope that this time it's able to push and follow through the tough decisions that must be made to bring credibility ...

Carbon Tax provides certainty for companies needing to change

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2011
... energy intensive industries such as steel and aluminium. The three year fixed price period gives companies time to prepare for the change, while the impact on consumers is set to be offset by tax breaks and compensatory payments. "I think we'll see some ...

CFA results are in for 2500 finance professionals

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2011
... classes, portfolio management and wealth planning. Those aspiring to the charter spend more than 300 hours studying to prepare for each level of exams, the Institute said. John Rogers, chief executive of the CFA Institute, said it was encouraging to ...