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Shorter PDSs are go

CHRIS NICHOLLS | FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2007

... contributed their views to the Government on this important measure to further reduce red tape in the interests of all Australians. "The incorporation by reference regulations follow significant consultation with both industry and consumer groups, meaning ...

Big brother in outsourcing: Unisys

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2007

Many Australians are unaware of their personal information being outsourced as companies and government agencies contract out their business functions, Unisys Security Index research found. IT, human resources, legal and call centre services are often ...

Australian Ethical Investments go global

MICHAEL HOBBS | TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2007

... environmental and financial credentials," O'Donnell said. In Ethical Investment Association's 2006 Benchmark Survey, Australians have invested a total of $11.98 billion in ethically screened funds.

Blame it on my Blackberry

MICHAEL HOBBS | MONDAY, 20 AUG 2007

... double over the coming year. According to the report we are still in the early take up phase with five per cent of Australians and 11 per cent of SME's currently having a device.

SMSF numbers show huge jump

CHRIS NICHOLLS | MONDAY, 20 AUG 2007

... the Federal Government's changes to superannuation laws. "But post-June 30, interest in SMSFs (are) continuing, as Australians recognise they can still make large deposits into their superannuation, even if they missed out on the June 30 deadline. Saddler ...

Governments lag on CSR

CHRIS NICHOLLS | FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2007

... pressure on companies to standardise reporting on sustainability measures. "As the guardians of funds to provide for Australians' retirement, they are more concerned than ever that the companies in which their fund managers invest have a sustainable ...

ESS Super to apply UN investment principles

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2007

Victorian-based public sector fund ESS Super has joined the ranks of mega super funds AustralianSuper, UniSuper and ARIA when it signed up to the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment. ESS Super chief executive officer David Atkin said ...

Hip to be outside the square

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2007

Scale gives large super funds the resources and the likelihood to outperform, but that doesn't mean small funds that are well run can't compete with the mega fund powerhouses. While research has shown that large funds are more likely to out-perform ...

AustralianSuper appoints new BDM head

CHRIS NICHOLLS | THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2007

AustralianSuper has appointed national secretary of the Finance Sector Union Paul Schroder as new general manager of business development. AustralianSuper chief executive officer Ian Silk said Schroder's relationship skills and extensive contact list ...

Industry groups get smart

CHRIS NICHOLLS | WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2007

... useful tips on maximising superannuation. Jo-Anne Bloch, FPA chief executive, said, "FPA research shows that four in 10 Australians run into difficulties understanding superannuation. Good financial advice can help though there is a lot consumers can ...

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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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