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Two directors cop ASIC bans

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2006
Two directors have been banned from providing any financial services for three years following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Brian Forshaw and Guiscardo Bottari, both operating out of Melbourne, have ...

All is fair in love and bankruptcy

... Statistics show that 9 out of 10 small businesses go bankrupt in the first three years of their operation. "Like the bankruptcy law changes known as the 'Skase Amendments' and the 'Bond Amendments', these changes result from a knee jerk reaction by the ...

Small personal loans for low income earners: ANZ

ANZ has teamed up with non-profit religious group The Brotherhood of St Lawrence to help low-income earners gain access to small personal loans. The two have launched Progress Loans, which allows for loans of between $500 and $3,000 with loan terms ...

Investors get money back from failed mortgage scheme

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2006
... verdict was a welcome one. "The decision is an important one for ASIC in that it provides a judicial interpretation of the law regarding misleading and deceptive conduct in relation to the promotion of solicitors mortgage investments, and related insurance ...

More control over currency: SSgA

Super funds unsure of whether they should hedge or not hedge can get the best of both worlds through State Street Global Advisors' (SSgA) newly launched hedging product. Called the Dynamic Strategic Hedging program, SSgA said it offers a 'middle ground' ...

Double-dipping super contributions potential windfall

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2006
The self-employed and those with two jobs are missing out on a superannuation savings windfall due to a change in the taxation laws, according to a self-managed superannuation specialist. Director of Melbourne based Partners Superannuation Services ...

Van Eyk appoints asset consultant

... Asset Management. She is a chartered financial analyst and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in economics and commercial law. Michelle Baltazar

Intrinsic finds value in Islamic investing

... Management hopes to address the needs of Muslim-Australian investors through an investment product that satisfies Shariah Law, a code of principles that many Muslims follow as part of their faith. Intrinsic's managing director Glenn Woolley said that ...

APRA super splitting extension flawed

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2006
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has extended contributions splitting for members to any roll-over funds and transfers made before the 1 July RSE license deadline, but according to some the policy is flawed. Terry Brigden, partner ...

More aware but unlikely to switch super: CARE

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2006
... superannuation advice from their employer in the last six months. "Although the extent of information sought by staff isn't clear, the law clearly prevents employers from giving financial advice." Another key finding was that 78 per cent of respondents ...