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Budget super consultations attract 3,500 submissions

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006

... an appalling lack of interest in a major policy initiative that will simplify and streamline superannuation for all Australians," said Costello.

SMAs step up to platforms

... but look at them now. I think SMAs will become just like that, the next platform." He explained that the majority of Australians already own shares outright and would welcome an investment product that allows them more control over the underlying investment. ...

Industry pleads for greater professionalism

KATE HAGE | THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2006

The wealth management industry is in transition and now is the time to strive for greater professionalism, said industry identities at the opening session of the IFSA annual conference yesterday. In a panel session which neatly delved into the issues ...

Borrowers in trouble after rate hike

... such as the price of petrol and bananas. Separate research by multi-manager firm ipac released last month showed that Australians, particularly women, are already feeling the pinch of escalating goods and fuel prices. Now they have to contend with higher ...

Costs of multiple super too hard to address: max Super

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2006

Confirming the worst, research by max Super has revealed that over one-third of Australians have multiple super accounts which could see them missing out on $60,000 in retirement. The recent max Super survey found that more than 38 per cent of Australians ...

Financial planners apply within: Westpac

HAMISH MADDEN | MONDAY, 31 JUL 2006

... effective strategy for superannuation and retirement. "Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that Australians are living longer and retiring earlier," Sally Herman, general manager advice, said. "With an average of 28 years in retirement ...

No conflict, more interest on MLC

... therefore we have made the decision to remove the bias to build the community's trust in our industry and encourage more Australians to seek advice." Nick Coates, spokesperson for the Australian Consumer's Association (ACA), welcomed the move. "We're ...

SEQUAL anoints MIAA reverse mortgage training

HAMISH MADDEN | MONDAY, 31 JUL 2006

The Senior Australians Equity Release Association of Lenders (SEQUAL) has endorsed the Mortgage Industry Association of Australia (MIAA) as its first accredited reverse mortgage education provider. MIAA is the first education provider to meet standards ...

Vanguard says volatility points to indexing

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2006

... strong growth," Bowerman said. But with retail investors often focused squarely on their next equities position, most Australians would do well to adopt the perception of an institutional investor. "Institutional investors spend most of their time worrying ...

Gen Xers jump online for home loans: Forrester

... Forrester has conducted a survey called the Asia Pacific Consumer Technology Adoption Study (APCTAS) to find out how many Australians use the net for online activities such as applying for a loan. Their research revealed that 13 per cent, or around one ...

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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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