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In superannuation, bigger can be better but not always

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2011
... could each be managing more than $100 billion. It would make them larger than the current ASX market capitalisations of our major banks," said Dunnin. Dunnin said the irony of Australia's super funds becoming so large is, however, that there are ...

AustralianSuper, AGEST reveal merger plans

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2011
... proposed merger. It is believed current AGEST employees will be integrated into the AustralianSuper team. This is the second major merger announcement for AustralianSuper this year after merging with Westscheme in June.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2011
... KONG - Asian markets mostly fell on Tuesday. Tokyo closed down 1.17 per cent, or 101.01 points, at 8,552.81. Exporters with major business in Europe fell, with Nikon down 2.19 per cent at 1,691 yen and Canon down 1.00 per cent at 3,465. Seoul lost 1.88 ...

Plan 5 and counting

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2011
... European Summit produced something - well, sort of - and the equity markets seemed to like it (for now). Here's Plan Five's major points (courtesy of RBC Europe Limited): A, A commitment by member states to run structural budget deficits no larger than ...

AMP: Women putting advice on hold

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2011
... "In some cases, women take care of the day-to-day financial management of their household, but aren't involved in making major financial decisions with their partner. They often put their family or partner's needs first, neglecting their own," said Kirby. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2011
... banks. But ECB chief Mario Draghi poured cold water on traders' hopes that it would announce plans to step up a program of major bond purchases to help ailing eurozone countries, sending markets falling. The euro dipped to $US1.3308 from $US1.3413 late ...

Ashton launches Gold Share Class

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2011
... definition is value-destroying. A gold-based investment provides a hedge against this. "Given the deep-rooted issues in the major developed economies, which cannot be solved quickly, investors need to think strategically about their investment allocations. ...

SMSF sector tackling misconceptions

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA), told Financial Standard that while there are several major misconceptions about this space, it was overall a very positive time for the industry. "Perhaps some of the major issues ...

van Eyk acquires Encore Group

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... research providers. "The opportunity to partner with such an entrepreneurial business like van Eyk is exciting. It is a major decision for us and an experience we are really looking forward to," Peatey said. "This relationship validates the role quality ...

Investec appoints new head asset finance ad leasing

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... Asset Finance and Leasing market in Australia is mature, with very little differentiation between products offered by the major banks. "As a result, limited innovation has taken place in the industry and the breadth of asset classes being leased is very ...