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TPD insurance review closes

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2011
Submissions have just closed on a Treasury inquiry into changing the tax deductibility arrangements for TPD insurance sold through super funds, a review that some funds believe could increase member insurance premiums. The rapid fire inquiry was called ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2011
Australian shares are set for a strong start to a week full of economic news after Wall Street rose on promising signs from the US manufacturing industry. At 0627 AEST, the local September share price index futures contract is up 48 points at 4,634 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
The Australian dollar was softer at noon, as weak Chinese manufacturing data offset lingering positive sentiment over the Greek austerity vote. At 1200 AEST, the Australian dollar was trading at 106.91 US cents, down from 107.40 US cents on Thursday. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
The Australian share market is likely to open stronger for the fourth successive day, following more rallies overnight as the Greek parliament confirmed its austerity drive. At 0715 AEST, the September share price index futures contract was up 19 points ...

Landmark case against board duty failure

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2011
ASIC's case could set a precedent with which all Australian board behaviour, responsibilities and financial obligations can be compared. The Federal Court has made a landmark decision in the case against eight directors and former executives of Centro ...

AustralianSuper creates governance role

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2011
AustralianSuper has further redefined the 'super fund' mould by creating a new governance role and expanding its position in the wealth management industry. Andrew Gray will join the fund in July in the newly-created role of governance manager in the ...

Advisers missing retirement planning bonanza

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2011
Only one-third of people with superannuation have begun preparing for their eventual retirement, and most of those are pre-retirees anyway, reveals new research from Roy Morgan. The results are contained in the latest Roy Morgan Retirement Planning ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2011
The Australian share market is expected to open around one per cent lower today after US stocks fell due to fresh concerns about the financial stability of the eurozone. At 0629 AEST, the September share price index futures contract was down 41 points ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2011
The Australian share market defied a weak offshore lead to make marginal gains in opening trade, buoyed by strength in materials and financials stocks. At 1013 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 6.9 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 4,507.4, while ...

Big Benny and little Greece

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2011
Fresh events and reports released overnight really did not add to what we already know. We already know that Greece will be bailed out for a default because its exit from the Eurozone would trigger a game of "who's next?" Small and insignificant Greece ...