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Rainy days

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2008
... remained in the doldrums in spite of the hopeful promise that came about with the changing of the guards at the White House. Senator Barack Obama's triumphant victory in the US Presidential election was welcomed with jubilation the world over because ...

GRI sets up Australian base

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2008
... Centre which will support this important international collaboration," said Minister for superannuation and corporate law, Senator Nick Sherry. "My hope is collaboration between the St James Ethics Centre and the GRI will strengthen the uptake of corporate ...

Gamers target lost super

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2008
... year to $12.9 billion or 6.4 million accounts at the end of June 2008. Minister for corporate law and superannuation, Senator Nick Sherry, said the Australian Tax Office had performed a commendable job on linking people with lost super, but a more efficient ...

Wickham wins actuary of the year

MEDIA RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2008
... "Darren's work in this area has been very influential, encouraging the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, to announce his intention to introduce a requirement for all funds to provide such forecasts." Actuary ...

US Senate passes bail-out 74 to 25

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2008
The bail-out legislation has been overwhelmingly approved by the US Senate, but the bigger test will be the congressional vote tomorrow, which isn't expected to get such a smooth ride. This morning Australian time, the Senate voted in favour of the ...

APRA rebuffs super stats critics

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2008
... consultations with a view to publishing fund level performance results, a move that is consistent with previous statements by Senator Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law, that full fund performance lists be made publicly availa ...

Bail-out might breach US constitution

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2008
... are making it difficult for Congress to quickly approach the bill. At Senate Banking Committee hearings on Capitol Hill, Senator Christopher J Dodd, a Democrat congressman, said, "After reading this proposal, I can only conclude that it is not only our ...

ETS or carbon tax, still same problem

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2008
... climate change green paper is the most effective mechanism to stimulate Australia's de-carbonisation. Earlier this week, Senator Penny Wong, minister for climate change, told the ABC that the Federal Government is open to alternatives to a cap and trade ...

US and Aus open equities borders

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2008
... example of the government's commitment to develop Australia as a financial services hub, according to a statement from Senator Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law. Included in the arrangement is the Enhanced Enforcement Memorandum ...

Once lost, now found: super

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2008
... on," said Maxine Jacona, legalsuper's chief operating officer. Meanwhile, minister for superannuation and corporate law, Senator Nick Sherry has welcomed "Super and Us Mob" - a new super booklet targeted at the indigenous community. The booklet was created ...