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... welcome as it ensures that investors in managed funds will remain on an even footing with direct investors." - John O'Shaughnessy, IFSA Deputy CEO "The changes proposed for the super co-contribution are disappointing, especially as it will impact middle ...

What-if scenarios bring Budget blues

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2009
... current economic situation but one that doesn't jeopardise or pre-empt the Henry Review," he added. Meanwhile, John O'Shaughnessy, deputy chief executive of industry body IFSA, said the association is very concerned that super members might lose confidence ...

Industry backs Lifewise campaign

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
... limit the number of people that could attend. It's this support that will drive awareness of the campaign, said John O'Shaughnessy, deputy chief executive at IFSA. "This community will make people aware of the site. Over time, we'll improve the promotion ...

ASIC extends short selling ban till March

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2009
... mandates. In addition, the latest Rainmaker Roundup found fund managers hold roughly $30 billion in hedge funds. John O'Shaughnessy, Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) deputy chief executive, said IFSA is disappointed with the extension ...

IFSA backs govt tax proposal

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2009
... offset future capital gains after the merger. But under the new proposal, it can. IFSA deputy chief executive, John O'Shaughnessy, said the latest product rationalisation proposal would maximise the efficiency of Australia's financial services industry ...

IFSA calls for more frequent valuations of unlisted assets

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2008
... take place in funds that substantially invest in 'infrequently valued' assets. IFSA's deputy chief executive John O'Shaughnessy said they released the guideline to reinforce the premise of "fair value in, fair value out" for all investors, particularly ...

FPA joins IFSA in mental health initiative

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2008
... similar way to other chronic conditions which has significantly improved access to affordable cover," said John O'Shaughnessy, IFSA's deputy chief. "IFSA have done well working collaboratively with concerned health groups at actually reducing discrimination," ...

AIMA and IFSA respond to temp shorting ban

MICHELLE BALTAZAR, MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2008
... improve market transparency and we continue to support our position," he said. Meanwhile, IFSA's deputy chief John O'Shaughnessy said the association had discussed the rulings on Friday and again on Sunday to determine the impact on the funds management ...

US and Aus open equities borders

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2008
... offshore and approximately one third of that is invested in North America, mostly in equities, according to John O'Shaughnessy, IFSA deputy chief executive. He said the arrangement would make it easier US pension funds and mutual funds to invest in Australia ...

Research and rating firms welcome Govt review

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2008
... separation entities." Meanwhile, Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) deputy chief executive, John O'Shaughnessy, said it was appropriate that Australia undertook a review in light of the issues that had come out of the US. The ASIC/Treasury ...