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Job vacancies bull run falters

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2008
Job vacancies in Australia are finally responding to changing economic conditions falling 1.3 per cent in February to 180,300, the first time they've gone backwards in 11 quarters. The fall doesn't however yet signify an end to the job vacancy bull-run ...

MTAA boosts insurance cover

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2008
MTAA Superannuation Fund has improved its group insurance cover for its members after renewing its contract with MetLife Insurance. The super fund member default insurance cover includes total and permanent disability (TPD) cover. In addition, many ...

ASIC zones in on accountants pushing SMSFs

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2008
Accountants that are advising Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) clients without the proper license will be penalised accordingly, Louise DuPre, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) adviser said. Speaking at the SMSF Professionals ...

FPA drafts practice principles

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2008
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has developed a set of Practice Standards for its members to ensure clients consistently receive appropriate advice. The FPA Professional Conduct Committee, financial planners and compliance specialists developed ...

Ascalon treads global commodity path

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
While the performance of listed property and hedge funds falter in the wake of the US sub-prime disaster, fund managers such as Ascalon Capital Managers are steering their attention to the global commodity sector to maximise investor returns. The St.George ...

AFA maps education Pathway

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) hopes to fill the gap in adviser education by launching a new course that accommodates the time constraints and 'adult learning' needs of today's financial planners. It's nearly a year of consultation with ...

TFNs available online: ING

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 29 FEB 2008
By July this year, ING Australia will allow Employer Super clients to send tax file numbers (TFNs) electronically for employees that select a choice fund. The enhancement to ING's online Clearing House capability ensures employers can transfer contributions ...

MLC battles death taxes

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 28 FEB 2008
MLC is on a mission to help employers combat the new higher tax rate payable on death benefits on policies outside superannuation using its latest insurance product. MLC Super Group Insurance is aimed at employers looking to protect their employees ...

UBS Aus equities will deliver: Shields

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2008
UBS has completed its Australian equities team restructure after appointing analysts Jeremy Bendiech and Shane Fitzgerald to the group. These appointments follow the departure of Paul Fiani and four senior members of the firm's Australian equities team ...

Govt extends tax exemptions for terminally ill

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2008
The Federal Government has extended the superannuation tax exemption given to terminally ill Australians from the previous date of 12 September to the earlier date of 1 July 2007. At present, those under 55 years of age are taxed 20 per cent when they ...