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Boomer Budget bonanza

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2006
... package of personal tax measures which give Australians greater opportunities to save for their retirement," added Richard Gilbert, chief executive of IFSA. "The ABA looks forward to consulting with the Federal Government on its superannuation plan aimed ...

IFSA get set to push product rationalisation

... enable old or outdated 'legacy' products to be rationalised with minimal fuss. IFSA's Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gilbert, says the Government is keen to make the necessary changes and an announcement will be only a matter of months away. "We are ...

Retirees to benefit from pension rule changes

... reflect increased longevity", said the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) chief executive officer Richard Gilbert. "The current payment factors are based on life expectancy numbers from 1992, so it's time these were refreshed." he said. ...

Government releases FSR refinements

... highlight key information for consumers, and the changes to the general advice warning requirements. IFSA CEO Richard Gilbert says, "Overall, these proposed refinements are welcomed by the financial services industry. Consumers have been overwhelmed ...

IFSA claims superannuation fees down but debate fires up

... percentage of assets, fell from 1.36 per cent in June 2002 to 1.29 per cent in June 2004. IFSA chief executive Richard Gilbert says the report finds that fees and charges are moving down and the superannuation industry is becoming more competitive ahead ...

Battlers support super contributions

... earners are likely to be eligible for the surcharge reduction measures announced at the same time" said IFSA CEO Richard Gilbert. IFSA had lobbied independent senators and the democrats to support the legislation. IFSA believes the co-contribution scheme ...

Colonial joins the rush of TAP's

... fixed interest and property, while receiving favourable social security treatment," IFSA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert said. "They can also assist those who will accumulate a significant amount of super to still qualify for the pension RBL. ...

Alternative commission payments banned for all members; IFSA, FPA

... or promoting several previously accepted forms of alternative commission payments. IFSA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert said as of 1 August, 2004 compliance with the Industry Code of Practice on Alternative Forms of Remuneration in the Wealth ...

Aberdeen parent in takeover announcement

... unanimously recommended by the board of Edinburgh, values the issued share capital of Edinburgh at STG36 million. Martin Gilbert, Aberdeen group chief executive, said the transaction would bring three key benefits. "It will consolidate the combined group's ...

Mixed response to government, Democrat deal on super

... Services Association (IFSA), representing over 100 funds managers and life insurers, however, welcomed the agreement. Richard Gilbert, IFSA chief executive officer, said over half a million Australians now have the opportunity to save more for their ...