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Big tax hits drive after-tax reporting

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
The end of financial year has flagged strong profits for some, but as a slew of tax statements are received by investors some are bound to be shocked by hefty bills, highlighting that the domestic industry is a laggard in after-tax reporting. But that ...

Symantec turns compliance into revenue

As the financial services industry continues to grapple with rising compliance-related spend, software giant Symantec has announced plans to develop IT solutions that will turn what is traditionally a cost burden into a profit-generating investment. ...

GIO Insurance directors hit with heavy penalties

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2006
Three former directors of GIO Insurance were disqualified and dealt hefty fines by the NSW Supreme Court after an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) investigation into their dishonest and improper conduct. Geoffrey Vines, Francis ...

More reverse mortgage protections needed: Mariner

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2006
Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed Mariner Retirement Solutions has thrown its weight behind the push for greater legislative measures around reverse mortgages. Mariner has backed calls emanating from a recent Institute of Actuaries of Australia ...

Online banking rules: Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Bank's inaugural E-money survey, an annual index of electronic banking usage in the country, has found that 85 per cent of Australians voted the internet as their preferred banking channel. Amid much debate in recent years about the ...

Mining managers wary of funds fleeing

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2006
Despite huge profits, top mining managers are becoming increasingly concerned about strong investment inflows into the commodities markets emanating from fund managers, fearful that an exodus of funds from the same managers could trigger a pricing landslide. ...

Super Budget benefits all around: AXA

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2006
The Federal Budget opened up promising new opportunities for clients planning their retirement and fresh options for advisers, according to AXA's analysis. Technical services manager, Lachlan Semple, said the Federal Budget was a resounding success ...

AFS completes buy-back from Zurich

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2006
Australian Financial Services Ltd (AFS) has successfully completed its buy-back of Zurich Financial Services Australia's 39.7 per cent holding in the group. AFS chief executive officer, Peter Daly, said, "The buy-back marks an exciting new milestone ...

FPA and ASIC warn consumers to defend against fraudsters

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has warned Australians to check that their adviser is licensed, while the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a free e-newsletter to arm investors with information about fraudulent ...

APRA counts licensee applicants post-deadline

As APRA's RSE licensing deadline came and went last Friday, APRA's head of public affairs, Stuart Snell, confirmed that, contrary to some industry speculation, none of the big funds have been left stranded. "All of the major funds have been accounted ...