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ASIC warns of Christmas spending splurge

With Australians owing more than $27.9 billion on credit cards alone ASIC is warning consumers to manage their Christmas spending wisely. Given the average interest rate on a credit card is 16 per cent ASIC's executive director of consumer protection ...

Medical insurance is as easy as ABC

... understand more of the risks that insurance can cover and the protection it can give them. It is estimated that 300,000 Australians have chronic heart failure and on a typical day 41 people will undergo coronary by-pass surgery. Whilst people may be ...

Now it's easier being green

... publication of the 2004 State of Green Procurement in Australia report that detailed environmental purchasing trends of Australians including consumers, business and industry and all levels of government. APGN members will be responsible for the network's ...

Most Australians without adequate life insurance

AAP | MONDAY, 25 OCT 2004

Most Australians either have no life insurance or are relying on insurance provided with their superannuation policy, a Commonwealth Bank survey found today. The CommInsure Life Insurance Survey 2004 showed less than one in three adults aged between ...

New challenges keep coming, says ASIC chairman

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2004

... proportion in the world. "Our funds management industry currently manages more than $719 billion for over nine million Australians," he said.

Choice a good place to start: MLC

The introduction of choice of fund will be a major encouragement for Australians to take a greater interest in their superannuation, MLC said on Tuesday. But the country's largest wealth manager also said it thought the new regime which takes effect ...

Aust households financially confident in year ahead: survey

AAP | TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2004

Australians remain confident about their financial prospects in the year ahead, with most householders expecting a similar or better economic situation, a consumer survey has found. According to the Sensis Consumer Report, which surveyed 1,500 Australians ...

Ageing population key to election victory: ASFA

... included any of the three proposals. "Recent research has shown that super is a hot button issue for the majority of Australians," Smith said. "Concern about Australia's ageing population is growing. Seventy per cent believe that government needs to ...

Labor's super policy means a fair go for all - Latham

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004

... matches or betters voluntary contributions to superannuation up to $1,000 made by low-income earners. He said most Australians who earned less than $52,000 did not have $1,000 extra to put into superannuation.

IFSA slams ALP super policy

... superannuation co-contribution scheme. "Labor's proposed superannuation tax changes will be a disappointment for lower income Australians saving for their retirement," IFSA chief executive officer Richard Gilbert said. "Preliminary estimates indicate ...

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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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