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Return to sender costs millions: QAS

The humble mailing address is back in the spotlight as increasing automation of mail-outs means incorrect addresses are costing companies at least $25 million in 'return to sender' costs, and one too many irate customers, according to software firm ...

HESTA cranks up insurance for members

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2006
The Health Employees Superannuation Trust of Australia (HESTA) has announced it is rolling out sweeping insurance improvements to its 550,000 members. The improvements include more cover for those in the 40-55 age group, better and cheaper coverage ...

CommSec launches over-the-counter CFDs

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2006
CommSec has announced the launch of a new over-the-counter contracts for difference (CFD) product to meet the needs of investors hungry for more CFD trading opportunities. Matt Comyn, CommSec general manager, said the new CommSec CFD offering would ...

Former NAB adviser gets 8 years

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2006
A former National Australia Bank (NAB) financial planner has been jailed for eight years for dishonesty and fraud relating to nearly $6 million of misappropriated funds. Following an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) investigation ...

Macq Wrap to roll-out STP for FP software providers

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2006
Macquarie Adviser Services has announced its intention to roll-out straight-through processing (STP) capabilities between Macquarie Wrap and leading financial planning software products XPLAN, VisiPlan and its own Coin Software. The developments should ...

Innovation is king: Russell

Innovative thinking has the power to increase investor returns without the extra risks, said Russell Investment Group's US based chief investment officer, Tom Hanly, at a Sydney conference today. Hanly said that fund managers have to constantly find ...

Multiport SMSF receives UK pension roll-over approval

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2006
Multiport and Vantage Financial have partnered to facilitate tax efficient UK pension fund transfers to Australia. SMSF provider Multiport and migration financial consultancy Vantage Financial have worked together to gain approval under the UK's Qualifying ...

Lo-doc broker to pay client compensation: ASIC

Small-time mortgage brokers who think they may be too insignificant to catch the ire of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) should take heed after the regulatory watchdog took legal proceedings against a Canberra-based lo-doc ...

Optimum time for super: Mariner

Mariner Financial has appointed its head of technical services, Kate Anderson, to the new role of superannuation and retirement strategist, a critical step as Mariner revs up to introduce new superannuation-related financial planning strategies and ...

What savings problem?

Australians are saving more and spending less against rising fuel costs and other living expenses, according to a Commonwealth Bank survey released yesterday. The survey found that seven out of 10 Australians are topping up their savings accounts regularly ...