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PowerSuper launches warrant product

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2008
... service the financing costs. "Given the recent volatility in global financial markets and the fact the value of many Australians' superannuation has been impacted by this crisis, this product gives more control to SMSFs and provides access to one of ...

WealthBuilder targets generational clients

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2008
... targeting wealth transfer events," said Mota. The new product follows research by IOOF that shows around two thirds of Australians do not use expert financial advice. Of the minority that do, only 14 per cent use the services of a professional financial ...

AMP hit by lower discretionary contributions

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2008
The September quarter cashflow report from AMP is the latest set of data to show that Australians are feeling the pinch, with many reducing the amount of their discretionary contributions in the last three months compared to the same time last year. ...

AustSuper stays cautious

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2008
The $28 billion industry fund AustralianSuper has raised its allocation to cash and global bonds as it seeks shelter from volatile markets. Speaking at a Melbourne meeting for fund members yesterday evening, Ian Silk, chief executive of AustralianSuper ...

NGSS CEO wins Wharton prize

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2008
The chief executive of $2.65 billion NGS Super, Anthony Rodwell-Ball has been awarded the inaugural FEAL Wharton Scholarship. Rodwell-Ball, who has held positions with Emergency Services Super and AustralianSuper, was awarded the scholarship offered ...

Fin lit survey highlights deficit

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2008
ANZ is set to launch a number of adult financial literacy programs after a survey revealed Australians with low levels of financial literacy make riskier investment decisions and probably won't seek professional financial advice. The report, which surveyed ...

CHOICE warns of online fraud

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2008
... online identity fraud techniques to protect consumers against the growing threat. CHOICE estimates identity fraud costs Australians roughly $1 billion affecting 500,000 people every year. Most are hit by credit card and bank card fraud while a third ...

GESB Mutual names board

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2008
... effective from the transition date. Once completed, GESB mutual will be a member owned organisation open to all Western Australians and will be the largest wealth management fund based in WA.

Macq and OzForex steps up pension transfers

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2008
... status by the UK regulator which allows it to receive funds. "Given our close connections to the UK and the fact many Australians citizens take time out to work in the UK, being registered as a QROPS, so we can accept pension transfers to our fund, makes ...

Aussies fear online fin services

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2008
... Care to seek online financial advise or arrange a credit card via the Internet? No thanks, says nearly 4.2 million Australians. New research from Datamonitor show that Australian consumers are divided regarding online financial services. Around 27 per ...