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ASFA calls on government to deliver on $300 million promise

... needed immediately to equip consumers with the skills necessary for decisions they are now obliged to make," she said. "Choice of fund - if it does get introduced - would be impossible to contemplate without improved education and disclosure. In an environment ...

Financial planners get chance to turn tables on media

... is low the buyer has greater negotiating power and can often obtain lower costs and improved services and of course the choice is wider," he said. "High quality advisers that at other times are too busy to see new clients are more likely to be available ...

ASFA calls for standardised fees and charges disclosure

... consultants Ageing Agendas - that tested consumers' understanding of model super fund Product Disclosure Statements (PDS). "Choice of funds - if it gets introduced - would be impossible to contemplate without standardised disclosure of fees and charges ...

Public Offer super fees to increase: KPMG

KPMG's latest Public Offer Superannuation Fund Index has revealed that super funds are expected to increase their fees following the introduction of the quarterly Superannuation Guarantee regime from July 1 "It is highly likely that the costs of administering ...

ANZ financial literacy survey sparks political catfight

The release of the ANZ survey of adult financial literacy in Australia has re-ignited the political debate over 'choice' of super with both main parties claiming that the survey-which reveals a good deal of ignorance on superannuation-vindicates their ...

CSF to offer wider, defensive investment options

... Financial Standard, CSF's newly appointed chief executive officer Frank Pegan said that the fund's members needed greater choice and something between the aggressive to cash investment options was deemed appropriate. To this effect, CSF has added moderately ...

Australian Unity gets 'competent' rating from Assirt

Assirt has given a 'competent' business management and operating capability rating to Australian Unity Funds Management (AUFM), it has announced. "AUFM's internal research capabilities have improved with less reliance placed on external consultants," ...

Peppercorn initiates $100 million Australian childcare fund

... Peppercorn Investment Fund provides the most efficient and effective business model in childcare and gives investors a choice as to the type of investment that they want to make in this rapidly developing industry."

Government acts on super system "designed to fail"

... outlined a new approach to the governance of superannuation funds in a bid to make them more accountable to members as 'choice of super' legislation remains stalled in the Senate, with no end to the deadlock in sight. "Accepting that political reality ...

ACCC to block Qantas-Air New Zealand deal

... interest." If the proposed alliance goes ahead they will jointly control more than 90% of the market. Passengers will be denied choice and increased air fares will be inevitable," said ACCC chairman Professor Alan Fels. Fels also dismissed fears that ...