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Co-contribs bungle is costing taxpayers: Hartsuyker

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 12 APR 2010
... questioned why the minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, Chris Bowen, had not alerted Australians to the delay. "The minister should have immediately explained to the Australian taxpayer why the co-contribution payments were ...

Government annuities proposal draws industry fire

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 9 APR 2010
... harm to the very people they are designed to assist". John Brodgen, IFSA chief executive, said the research showed Australians would need to hand over their super savings to the Government when they retire - with the latter determining a permissible ...

UBS and REST join forces for green infrastructure

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2010
... benefits to the region, the project will also ensure a sustainable flow of clean energy for future generations of Western Australians." The wind farm's construction is expected to be complete in April 2012. It is anticipated to be one of Australia's ...

Aussies to rely on govt when insurance falls short: survey

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2010
More than two-thirds of Australians are under the illusion that the Federal Government will provide financial support to families if a member dies prematurely - one of the misconceptions driving underinsurance. New research from Lifebroker shows consumer ...

Accounting bodies launch SMSF learning tool

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2010
... their investments. It also complements the Federal Government's ongoing program of improving the financial literacy of Australians. At the completion of the education program, trustees will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of a SMSF ...

ISN appoints deputy CEO

PRESS RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAR 2010
Industry Super Network (ISN) has appointed Alison McIvor to the roles of deputy chief executive and chief operations officer. ISN chief executive David Whiteley said McIvor brings experience and skills particularly from when she spent over a decade ...

Clients confused about cost of advice

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2010
Nearly 44 per cent of Australians think less than $500 is the right price for a five-year financial plan -showing a severe disconnect between the realistic cost of providing comprehensive advice, according to GESB. Research commissioned by GESB also ...

Instos still lukewarm on climate change risk

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAR 2010
Eight super funds, including AustralianSuper, are spearheading the move to better assess climate change risks on long-term returns, but the industry, as a whole, is still moving at a glacial pace on all thing carbon, a survey shows. The joint survey ...

On the shoulders of giants

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2010
Today's generation of super trustees are reaping the fruits of the Labor movement that started modern super decades ago - now it's their turn to give something back by solving the next set of challenges involving superannuation adequacy, scale and fees. ...

ACSRF supports Catholic Schools Week

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2010
... dioceses within New South Wales and the ACT in their promotion of Catholic schools. ACSRF is an industry fund open to all Australians providing superannuation benefits and services, primarily to employees of Catholic schools, church agencies and the ...