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Raise the pension, says seniors

RUTH LIEW | MONDAY, 10 MAR 2008

... need for a raise in the Age Pension following reports that the government may ditch the $500 bonus payment to senior Australians this year. Australia's largest consumer organisation for older Australians, National Seniors, said older Australians were ...

Super gap widens between haves and have-nots

... much they need to have a comfortable retirement. The research confirmed the obvious: that a huge number of working Australians - 3.4 million to be exact - are still falling short on their retirement savings. But key trends have also emerged with those ...

Super funds want more

... Elkins, managing director of Russell Superannuation, said the looming retirement shortfall is a critical issue for all Australians. "Many of the employers we work with already actively support their employees by paying more than the 9 per cent Super ...

Vision Super teams up with CommInsure

MICHAEL HOBBS | MONDAY, 25 FEB 2008

... "[This improvement] means the vast majority of members are fully covered and will not require any underwriting. Many Australians still do not have income protection and this is a fantastic opportunity for Vision Super members to get valuable cover," ...

AWU campaigns for opt-in super

... government incentives to push up our superannuation accounts is good social policy," he added. Howes said that ordinary Australians have had to bear the Reserve Bank's decision to raise interest rates three times in the past six months with a fourth ...

Govt extends tax exemptions for terminally ill

MICHAEL HOBBS | FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2008

The Federal Government has extended the superannuation tax exemption given to terminally ill Australians from the previous date of 12 September to the earlier date of 1 July 2007. At present, those under 55 years of age are taxed 20 per cent when they ...

SEQUAL calls for better RM literacy

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2008

... survey revealed 60 per cent of retirees do not understand them. Retail Finance Intelligence (RFI) interviewed 1000 Australians aged over 60 and found 78 per cent of respondents had heard of reverse mortgages but only 40 per cent understood the product. ...

Right advice delivers $1.7m

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2008

... is no simple feat, but the latest case studies by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) found eight Australians reaped a total $1.7 million in savings and profits with the right advice. The catch however seems to be getting Australians ...

New CEO, debut structure for MDS

RUTH LIEW | TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2008

... formerly head of sales and education for market information specialist Bourse Data, and a key figure in educating Australians and New Zealanders on the subject of sensible trading and investing. Along with Galtieri's appointment, MDS has also commenced ...

Super gender gap narrows

... retirement due to longevity and inflation risks. "While there has been increases [in super], a very small minority of Australians account for a majority of money so it is a women's issue but it is a low income issue as well," said Pauline Vamos, ASFA's ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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