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FPA backs 'advice within super' review

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2008
... planners in the country welcomed the government's call for a review of the superannuation system. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has said it will actively participate in any review of the system, as suggested by Senator Nick Sherry ...

Boost savings and cut interest rates

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2008
... volatile global economic forces, reveals new research just released by IFSA. The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) report, 'The Economic Impact of Increased National Saving', which was prepared by Econtech, found that significantly ...

CILSLB reappoints MLCIC

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2008
... currently consult to three state/territory based construction industry long service leave schemes and we are proud of our association with, and support of, the construction industry in Australia," said Ireland. MLC manages more than $102 billion on behalf ...

Aust and HK strengthen retail ties

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2008
... well as ASIC-registered financial asset schemes except hedge funds. Meanwhile the Investments and Financial Services Association has given the thumbs up to the arrangements. "Mutual recognition of collective investment scheme offerings is a significant ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2008
... futures contract fell 17 points to 5,057. In economic reports, the Australian Industry Group and Housing Industry Association release their performance of construction index for June. ANZ Banking Group Ltd job advertisements data and SEEK Employment ...

Focus on value not fees: AFA

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has put its foot down that advisers' commissions should not be abolished because the existing system promotes choice and value among clients. AFA national president Dennis Bateman stated that mandating a single ...

Sparks fly at APRA statistics forum

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2008
A forum convened by APRA to discuss their superannuation statistical surveys became one of the most heated seminars the industry has seen in years as the regulator reacted to heavy criticism that they are not properly reporting investment returns. Charles ...

SAM green funds re-branded to Vanguard

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2008
... Australian Shares Fund and Vanguard Sustainability Leaders International Shares Fund have been managed by Vanguard in association with global asset management firm SAM since their establishment in 2001. Companies selected for inclusion within these funds ...

Wanted: Wharton scholar

CAMERON BOGGS  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2008
The Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL) and KPMG are giving one local super fund executive a shot at a full scholarship to Wharton, one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. The scholarship is targeted towards Australian based ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2008
... data for May will be released. TD Securities-Melbourne Institute Inflation Gauge for June and the Housing Industry Association of Australia new home sales data for May are due to be released. On Friday, the Australian share market closed lower after ...