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WA govt drops GESB mutualisation bid

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2010
... public servants to choose their fund. This decision follows the Whithear Review into public sector superannuation. The choice for public servants should be available within 12 to 18 months after legislation is amended in state parliament. "This decision ...

HOSTPLUS scoops top marketing exec

RUTH LIEW AND MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
The battle between HOSTPLUS and Sunsuper as the super fund of choice for tourism and hospitality workers takes a new twist after Sunsuper's marketing whiz, Wayne Sullivan, joins the rival fund. In a press statement today, HOSTPLUS said it appointed ...

Tower taps UK trends to upgrade insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2009
... launched two years ago - on 1 November. It features a more refined underwriting solution, faster processing times and the choice for online or paper-based processes for advisers - upgrades underpinned by research and technology from latest IFA and insurance ...

Rev mortgage market continues to grow

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2009
... utilise a higher proportion of the available funds, the study found. Variable rate loans are still the most popular choice for borrowers, with 85 per cent of all outstanding loans on a variable interest rate. The study also found, the main reason for ...

Supercorp set to launch superMate

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2009
... full support for both accumulation and pension products. The program took off quickly, and has become the software of choice for over 60,000 SMSFs across Australia, noted the statement. Managing director for boutique self managed superannuation administration ...

Cambridge Strategy opens shop in Sydney

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
... Udy, who has worked with the firm in its London office as director of research. Opening a Sydney office was an obvious choice for The Cambridge Strategy, with three of the principals in the boutique firm either Australian or have worked here. Marketing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Merger creates 18,500 adviser force

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2009
... combined resources and global platform at our disposal, we believe Morgan Stanley Smith Barney will become the employer of choice for other leading financial advisors around the world."

Clients stung by commissioned advice

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2009
... clients when they select which kind of fee structure they would like to have with their financial adviser. "It's about choice for consumers - they need to have the choice about how they buy, and how they pay for their advice. "They can make their assessment ...