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Mis-selling super a win for consumers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2018
... number of major super funds agreed to contribute, but the group was unable to raise the $10 million prior to the 2013 election in which Labor was ousted. "I want to thank all of those who have worked for the establishment of the centre over the years ...

Leave dividend imputation system as is: Plato

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... petition to ensure the current dividend imputation system remains untouched should the Labor Party win the next federal election. The fund manager has already garnered the support of 500 signatories. Plato managing director Don Hamson said while he's ...

Super fund names new board director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
An $11 billion industry fund is welcoming a new director to its board. Local Government Super has appointed Greg McLean, replacing Jim Montague. McLean is currently a councillor of the Sutherland Shire Council and has previously served as a director ...

Outlook darkens for bank stocks

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
... immediately. However, the two to three month window between Royal Commission's February 1 final report and the Federal Election in April/May could spur the government to adopt the RC recommendations especially regarding responsible lending, tightening ...

Chief economist update: "Quitaly"

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018
... official Cottarelli to lead a technocrat government. However, unlikely to win vote of confidence, setting stage for snap election seen as referendum on the euro. In Spain, prime minister Rajoy to face no-confidence vote on Friday (though likely to survive)." ...

Chief economist update: Italy and Spain an emerging ECB problem

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2018
Geo-politics remain the talk of the financial markets as Trump's rolling circus again came to the fore with his flip-flop-flip over the US-North Korean summit - just a day after Trump cancelled the summit, he declared it back on again. Make what ...

Chief economist update: Erdogan's Turkey is cooked

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2018
... inflation is a worry in itself but worry more about his pledge to take greater control of monetary policy if he wins re-election at the June 24 poll. Sure, his low interest rate policy has produced an economy that is growing faster than China - GDP grew ...

Molopo restrained ahead of AGM

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2018
... Keybridge Capital are substantial shareholders in Molopo. Keybridge is seeking that Molopo shareholders vote against the re-election of the current board at the upcoming annual general meeting. Keybridge recently said its "concerns have now turned to ...

Industry fund welcomes local politician to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2018
An $11 billion industry superannuation fund is welcoming the former mayor of Penrith to its board. Current councillor and former mayor of Penrith City Council Karen McKeown is the latest director to join the board of Local Government Super. Bringing ...

Keybridge outraged at latest Molopo transaction

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2018
... defeating conditions of two takeover bids for Molopo." Keybridge is recommending Molopo shareholders vote against the re-election of the current board at the upcoming annual general meeting. "You now have what may be your final opportunity at the upcoming ...