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ASIC pleased with regional advisers

... discuss our respective expectations was invaluable," she says. ASIC visited 300 financial advisers, insurance brokers, credit unions and superannuation trustees in regional areas from Coffs Harbour to Kalgoorlie. ASIC obtained information from the licensees ...

FPA concerned over misleading advertising about Choice

... superannuation fund members." The professional body has also moved to allay the fears expressed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions that choice of fund could lead to mis-selling and churning. Kelly says, "Stringent regulatory requirements on financial ...

Queensland government criticised over moves to stop choice

AAP | THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2005

... currently employed under state awards. Mr Quinn said the state government's amendments were designed to protect the ability of unions to control their members' superannuation funds. He also criticised the government for a lack of consultation with workers ...

Award Agreements could prevent choice of fund

... Furthermore there is also a view currently expressed in the financial services industry that in some cases both employers and unions may move to block an individuals attempt to exercise their right to choice. "Speaking broadly the groups who are unlikely ...

CUSCAL on track for 20 per cent profit growth

AAP | FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2005

Credit Union Services Corporation (Aust) Ltd (CUSCAL) the peak representative body for Credit Unions has posted a strong first half result and says it is likely to reach its 20 per cent profit growth target for the year. CUSCAL's net profit for the ...

Market wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2004

... employment data. As well, investors will be watching closely to see whether or not James Hardie will reach a settlement with unions in regards to its asbestos liability funding.

Health Super board dissolved and restructured

... board recognise an improved method of governance. Most importantly it will assist Health Super to work more closely with unions and employer groups and by doing so members will have a stronger voice regarding matters that concern their super," said R ...

ASIC shuts down loan calculators

... corporate regulator has moved to shut down loan calculators used on more than 100 websites of Australian banks, credit unions and finance brokers because the tools mislead consumers about loan repayments. The calculators, provided by software company ...

Report calls for tougher limits on RBA board members

AAP | MONDAY, 16 AUG 2004

... investment fund. The Reserve Bank\'s outside directors are not allowed to serve as directors or employees of banks, credit unions or other deposit-taking institutions. But Macfarlane, in his twice-yearly evidence to the House of Representatives Economics ...

APRA gains more powers to act against dishonest execs

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 3 MAR 2004

... regularly to APRA on company policy, it said. The new requirements were to apply to domestic and foreign banks, credit unions, general and life insurers and to superannuation funds.

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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