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Mortgage brokers told to target SMSFs

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2012
... sales at Macquarie Adviser Services, said, "Although SMSFs now represent only 2% of new business for brokers, 9% of Australians surveyed for Macquarie's Mood, Life and Money project already had an SMSF and more than double that number are planning to ...

Investment managers pocket $6.2 billion in super fees

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
Australians pay an estimated $20.1 billion in fee revenue annually, with almost a third going to the funds management industry, according to research commissioned by Industry Super Network. Not-for-Profit super funds, which account for 38% of member ...

CommInsure raises red flag about underinsurance

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2012
An overwhelming amount of Australians would rather increase their savings or pay bills than take out insurance which places them in danger of needing to refinance their mortgage - or even worse sell their home - if they are out of work for more that ...

Govt to pay interest on lost Super funds

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2012
... Best estimates suggest that around $17.4 billion is held in 3.4 million lost Super funds with an estimated 45% of Australians likely to have money floating around the system. However, only 5.6% of people are aware they have money that needs to be reclaimed. ...

Allianz wins top insurance award

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2012
... reassures consumers of Allianz's commitment to delivering market leading products at competitive prices," he added. "Australians are significantly underinsured when it comes to life insurance. Many Australians hold life and income protection insurance ...

Sunsuper harnesses Facebook reach

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2012
The $20 billion Sunsuper fund has turned to Facebook for its latest advertising campaign in a bid to communicate with tech-savvy members. The Brisbane-based superannuation fund invites users to submit videos of their children talking about their dreams ...

Super cap breaches tumble

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2012
... figures suggest that investors are seeking the right advice and getting more familiar with the cap rules. "However, Australians should not get complacent. The cap halved again in July from $50,000 to $25,000 for people aged 50 or over, which could again ...

Super fund launches mobile site

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2012
... more immediate, on-the-go access to their finances. "Australia is increasingly becoming a digital society and many Australians are looking for more accessibility and convenience by engaging with businesses online," she said. "In fact, the most recent ...

Special bond issues could fix unaffordable housing

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2012
... purpose housing investment bond program help to kick-start new owner-occupier housing developments. In August the Australians for Affordable Housing (AAH) organisation released a four-point plan they hope will stir debate around how to correct what they ...

Accountants to deliver advice under new regime

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2012
... that there is a clear opportunity for accountant and financial planners to work together to help bring advice to more Australians. Under the new licensing regime, the options available to accountants who want to advise SMSF trustees include getting their ...