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QIC and Future Fund win Port of Melbourne lease

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2016
... container and multi cargo port and we look forward to working with port users and stakeholders to further improve the productivity of this important asset." As part of its successful bid, the Lonsdale Consortium will invest substantial capital to expand ...

ANZ COO departs in management restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
... technology and operations which has significantly improved service quality for customers as well as delivering consistent productivity gains. "I understand Alistair's desire to further his international banking career, and I think him for his contribution ...

Disclosure deadlines present super challenge

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016
... compliance will be upheld while a balance is sought to deliver meaningful information to members. ASIC recently told the Productivity Commission it is conscious administrators need to be adequately funded if the $2 trillion super system is to work smoothly ...

GPS Wealth launches advice solution

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2016
... MoneyBowl for Accountants was a comprehensive solution for practitioners who wanted to lift practice efficiency, productivity and compliance, and improve client engagement. He added that since the launch of the original desktop SOA tool in April, accountants ...

Sentry Group appoints head of wealth solutions

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2016
... responsible for working closely with our advisers' to develop and fine tune their client value propositions, practice productivity and efficiency, as well as assistance to identify and grow new business opportunities. "In addition, Karen's appointment ...

Industry funds extend winning streak

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2016
... shopping centres, schools, aged care, hospitals, courts and universities across every state and region. This drives productivity and raises living standards for all." The average corporate fund returned 2.3% over the 12-month period compared to 3.9% ...

Sell everything (again?)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
... occurred when data releases confirmed the whispers of the bears in us - that global growth remains slow or slowing. US productivity fell for the third straight quarter, down by 0.5% in June while retail sales were flat in July; Chinese retail sales ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016
... cash rate to 1.5% on the 2nd of August (announced after the survey) filters through into the economy. US non-farm productivity Productivity declined at an annualised rate of 0.5% in the second quarter as output grew less than hours worked or compensation. ...

ANZ nine-month cash profit down

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... quicker rate than expenses. Increased costs stemming from technology, depreciation and project costs were offset by productivity savings including lower full time equivalent employee numbers. The reduction in full time equivalent employees continued ...

SMSFs warrant PC review inclusion

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2016
Among its complex and broad assessment of superannuation's competitiveness and efficiency the Productivity Commission says it intends to review data on the extent to which tax is a motivator for setting up an SMSF. The Commission accepts there are several ...