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Record month for ETPs

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... defensive resilience, income, as well as positive investment returns more generally, is especially challenging. Many Australians have migrated to bank deposits for safety," said Steve Miller, head of fixed income, BlackRock Australia. But Miller warned ...

KRudd comeback biting

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... Julia Gillard's title of Prime Minister. I can't add anymore to an issue that's been sliced, diced and even minced by Australians all since around 3PM yesterday afternoon our time only to say that whatever the result, animosity, back-knifing, loathing ...

Super accounts on path for consolidation: Shorten

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... than $1,000 would automatically be consolidated into their owners' active accounts. "This reform will reunite many Australians with lost and inactive super - bolstering their super savings and meaning they can enjoy a more secure and independent retirement," ...

Bendigo Wealth opts for scaled advice ahead of FOFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... to think again about how to offer advice in the future and how they service the 'tail-end' of their businesses." "Australians want advice, they say they need advice, but until now, there has been a real gap between what people say they need, and what ...

Superannuation needs more regulatory resilience: ASIC

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
... settlement option in addition to when ASIC may comment publicly on investigations. "The enforcement guide is about letting Australians better understand how and when we will take action. It is about what happens when the law is broken or when someone ...

AustralianSuper creates Asian footprint

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
In a bid to increase its Asian asset allocation and on-the-ground expertise, AustralianSuper has appointed Stephen Joske to the newly-created role of senior manager, Asia, where he will oversee investment strategy. In this Beijing-based role, Joske ...

AustralianSuper talks scale, further growth

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
AustralianSuper and BUSS(Q) super fund heads spoke yesterday about the difference scale makes to their operation and how big is too big in the world of superannuation. Peter Curtis, senior investment manager for AustralianSuper spoke during a panel ...

Cavendish MD named SPAA chair

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
... Hamilton said he would use his time in the role to help SPAA drive improvements in the superannuation sector for all Australians. "SPAA can influence policies that affect the operation of the superannuation industry, and drive improved educational standards ...

SMSFs focus on risk reduction: report

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
... Boomers. "The SMSF industry continues to grow exponentially and is a bellwether for the increased engagement of all Australians with their retirement savings. For advisers, this growth presents opportunities to demonstrate value, become a trusted partner ...

Adviser obligations need to be institutionalised: AFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012
... the Your Best Interest branded TV, the AFA chief said momentum was needed to start the conversation with the 80% of Australians who don't access financial advice. Launched in October 2011 the series will consist of six episodes covering the social impacts ...