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Regrets, I've had a few

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2011
... suggest many Australian retirees only factor in saving enough for eight years of retirement when, in fact, they need to prepare for 30 years or more. But in a sign of their ability to adjust to their cramped finances, the research also found that those ...

ASFA ushers year of e-commerce

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2011
... expected and unexpected consequences. "The work of the Electronic-Commerce Sub-Committee is hugely important as we prepare for Stronger Super," said Pauline Vamos, ASFA chief executive. Sammells said the subcommittee will not only promote the use of ...

Fear and thanks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 NOV 2010
... would remain the highlight this week due to light volume on America's exchanges as investors, traders and speculators prepare for Thanksgiving. This means volatility in Australian markets too. Though we have plenty-ier to give thanks about.

Industry could face another inquiry

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2010
... Australian financial system not dissimilar to the Wallis inquiry in the mid 90s. He was quoted urging the industry to prepare for the next crisis and the need for more competition. A new inquiry would be a key way to raise the issues the Coalition has ...

Mercer stress tests retirement

MEDIA RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2010
... fluctuating market. It helps members run the numbers from best case to worst case scenario and empowers them to better prepare for their retirement, she said.

Valad wins $700m property mandate

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2010
... protect and increase rental income, reduce void levels, reduce running costs, executive capital improvement projects and prepare for a progressive disposal program," said Michael Bruhn, head of Nordics, Valad.

More worries

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2010
... lifting the cash rate when the dust of uncertainty in the financial markets settles. And it will. But in the meantime, prepare for more volatility.

Tiger year ushers investors to China

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2010
... end the year on a high, according to the 16th CLSA Feng Shui Index. Typical of Tiger-years however, investors should prepare for dramatic changes and even an impulsive and risky year ahead. "Those trading equities should get set to ride the wild tiger. ...

NZ Super appoints Elementum Advisors

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2010
... population means the cost of providing New Zealand superannuation is expected to double over the next 50 years. To prepare for this, the Government has made contributions to the fund while the cost of superannuation is relatively low. The fund will invest ...

Advisers prepare for spike in insurance sales

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2009
Around one third of advisers who use CommInsure and Zurich as their primary risk provider expect their level of business with these firms to increase by more than 20 per cent next year, new research shows. CoreData research also indicates one in five ...