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... per cent dip in revolving credit commitments. The ABS report also shows personal lending on a clear downtrend (as Australians continue to pay down credit card debt) but this is being offset by a strong pick up in trend growth in business lending. Overseas ...

Tasplan calls for incentives to drive super contributions

... Cassidy. The Government's co-contribution scheme currently provides up to $1.50 for every after tax dollar contributed by Australians eligible to receive the Government's co-payment. Cassidy said that the current scheme has not gone far enough to encourage ...

Labor's super plans costly, complex and a disincentive: Liberals

... active super account. Brough claims that, "Labor prefers a policy of automatic consolidation that would result in many Australians having their superannuation benefit moved to a different fund without their consent. "Automatic consolidation will not ...

East beats west in optimism survey: Grant Thornton

According to a global business owners survey, Australians are ranked seventh 'most optimistic' about the 2006 economy, with India and China topping the league tables while the US and the UK sit further down the ranks. The 2006 Grant Thornton International ...

Westpac launches zero monthly fee account

... launched a new account this week called 'Westpac One Basic', a savings account designed for pensioners and 'disadvantaged Australians'. 'Westpac One Basic' is a basic bank account for people who receive a government pension or allowance. Its features ...

Small cut in super taxes now will significantly cut future tax burden: ASFA

... boost to retirement income relative to the tax-cut equivalent would also help accommodate the increasing longevity of Australians.

Unisys and Centricom launch enhanced secure online transaction system

... transaction system will become more important than ever. Unisys expects the new systems to give confidence to millions of Australians transacting using the internet. Unisys says the key to understanding the new system is that it enables the transaction ...

Tis the season to be jolly and to spend: AXA

Australians are the world's fourth most generous gift-givers with retirees estimated to spend at least $1.1 billion over the holidays on Christmas presents. Investment house AXA's research shows that retirees will spend at least $580 on gifts, which ...

Overseas investing to reach 40 per cent: ING

... investment funds will increase from around 25 per cent to as much as 40 per cent by 2010. ING's CEO Grant Bailey said Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to investing overseas, be it through specialist global equities, single country exposures ...

Zurich to launch Life Risk Factory

... underinsurance. According to IFSA's research, 60 per cent of individuals with dependent children, or almost all of 'middle Australians', do not have enough life cover to look after their family for more than a year. Zurich's 'Life Risk Factory' hopes ...

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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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