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Local investors still call Australia home

Australians are resisting the pull of emerging markets around the world after a new study found that 8 out of 10 domestic investors still hold Australian shares in their portfolio and the same number prefer to invest here than offshore. The findings ...

Industry dealing well with underinsurance: CommInsure

CHRIS NICHOLLS | FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2007

The local insurance industry is doing a 'good' or 'exceptional' job of addressing the issue of underinsurance, according to around 50 per cent of CommInsure's largest life risk insurance clients. The survey covered CommInsure's top 43 group risk clients ...

Simpler Better Super booklet hits mail boxes

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 10 JUL 2007

... traditionally been something that people worry about near the end of their working lives. It is my hope that younger Australians will start thinking about superannuation and planning for their future from an earlier age," said Costello. In a welcome ...

Economic round-up: Raging bull

SUZY MAC | MONDAY, 2 JUL 2007

... received over $700 million in extra super contributions from some 700 clients. The final figures on just how many Australians have followed this trend won't be tallied until later this year, but BT and Australian Super already anticipate $1.5 billion ...

ING boosts life payments

CHRIS NICHOLLS | THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2007

... dependants are now tax-free, regardless of the level of cover. Paul Trigg, ING's manager of group risk, said with more Australians likely to stay in the workforce longer to build wealth, the number of people covered by group life policies issued through ...

Most finance executives support ESG reporting

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2007

... factor for industry to consider in terms of protecting the nation's wealth and the retirement savings of all working Australians," said Salter.

Industry cheers red tape cuts

... if they did not receive pay for that advice or if they did not recommend a product. "This Bill makes it easier for Australians to reap the benefits of good financial advice," said Jo-Anne Bloch, chief executive at FPA. "Significantly, it allows planners ...

Symantec warns on tax time cybercrime

... 'financial fraud' ranked the most worrying issue followed by 'identity theft' online. "Since December, it is clear that Australians have become more concerned about their security," said Andrew Barkla, Vice President Unisys Asia-Pacific. Michelle Bal ...

Aussies in ever greater debt: MLC

CHRIS NICHOLLS | THURSDAY, 21 JUN 2007

Continued global growth, corresponding liquidity and a "voracious appetite for risk" have driven Australians to record debt levels, beating the US, France, the UK and Italy over the last five years, according to MLC. MLC investment strategist, Brian ...

Advisers have 30 days to issue SoA

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2007

... arrangements have imposed on the financial planning profession," said FPA chief executive officer, Jo-Anne Bloch. "Australians need good advice now more than ever and such moves to help planners meet the current demand are most welcome."

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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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