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Survey reveals ICs matching the benchmark

... least not yet - they however reduce the chance of poor returns. In this way, they may be thought of as defence rather than attack strategies.

Weekly economic roundup

To paraphrase the soothsayer's warning to Julius Caesar, 'Beware the Ides of October,' because the largest market crashes in history (1929 and 1987) happened in October and even 2005 has just felt the same winds. As if on cue, the advent of October ...

Trail commissions in super should be investigated: Industry Funds

Garry Weaven, the Industry Super Funds campaign spokesperson, has spoken out attacking the credibility of financial advisers who receive trail commissions. In a statement issued yesterday in response to an article just published by the Australian Consumers ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2005
SYDNEY - the Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker in early trade, with the bloodletting of the last two sessions unlikely to continue given the lead from the US markets. However, oil prices have fallen again overnight which will ...

Studies show financial services see compliance as a benefit

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) has conducted a survey showing the majority of financial service firms believe compliance requirements lead to improved credit ratings, reduced legal liabilities and an enhanced reputation, all of which contribute to the ...

…as Minchin denies union funds attack

AAP  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2005
Finance Minister Nick Minchin has denied the Government's new choice of superannuation laws were motivated by an attack on union dominated super funds. Workplaces which previously provided only one chosen super scheme for employees will have to open ...

Industry loses popular Macquarie associate director

... Macquarie Funds Management has lost distribution manager and associate director Peter Gillespie following his tragic heart attack and death last week. Macquarie Funds Management executive director Ben Bruck said the company and Gillespie's colleagues ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2005
The Australian share market may show some signs of recovery today after being hammered over the last couple of sessions. A relatively benign night on base metal and oil markets, coupled with some gains in precious metals provide a good base for the ...

Zurich revamps its life risk products

... endorsement' on income replacement aimed at providing increased security at claim time; the added definitions of heart attack, cancer and angioplasty to trauma cover; higher maximum cover levels; and needlestick and premium waiver options for the Zurich ...

Queensland government criticised over moves to stop choice

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2005
A move by Queensland to prevent proposed federal superannuation changes allowing workers their own choice of fund manager was a backward step, the state Liberal Party said. Last week, the Queensland Labor government introduced amendments to the Industrial ...