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Banks take a softly, softly approach to electronic banking

WWW.THESHEET.COM.AU | MONDAY, 13 NOV 2006

Banks believe greater use of electronic banking services will result in a lower incidence of payment fraud, but they are taking a very cautious approach to change. Since October, amendments to the Uniform Consumer Credit Code have meant that a debtor ...

The manager matters in private equity: Unigestion

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2006

With all the noise around private equity, many institutional investors are all ears for how they can jump aboard the PE freight train. European buyout specialist Unigestion has highlighted some of the distinct opportunity sets for Australian investors ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL | THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2006

Yesterday's rise in interest rates takes the total to five rate rises since 2002, totalling 2 per cent, and the fourth since the last election when Prime Minister Howard promised to keep rates low. As a consequence the average household will be paying ...

Westpac appoints NZ chief

Westpac has appointed GE Capital Bank chairman, Brad Cooper, as chief executive officer for Westpac New Zealand to replace current chief, Ann Sherry. Ann Sherry said she wanted to return to Australia when her term ends in early 2007. "For four years ...

Return to sender costs millions: QAS

The humble mailing address is back in the spotlight as increasing automation of mail-outs means incorrect addresses are costing companies at least $25 million in 'return to sender' costs, and one too many irate customers, according to software firm ...

BankWest raises high yield stakes

Barely a breath after the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate by 0.25 per cent, BankWest has topped up the interest on its TeleNet Saver accounts to 6.8 per cent per annum, giving high yield funds a run for their money. The 6.8 per cent interest is certainly ...

Financial Simplicity welcomes director of sales

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2006

Managed accounts software provider Financial Simplicity has appointed a new director of sales to help grow the business. Richard Hail has been appointed director of sales to help Financial Simplicity grow its market share in the growing managed accounts ...

Corporate tax needs to be more competitive: KPMG

A KPMG study of corporate tax rates in 86 countries found that those with the most attractive corporate tax enjoyed higher than average economic growth, and suggested there's room for Australia's tax rates to be more attractive to offshore investors. ...

Macq Wrap to roll-out STP for FP software providers

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2006

Macquarie Adviser Services has announced its intention to roll-out straight-through processing (STP) capabilities between Macquarie Wrap and leading financial planning software products XPLAN, VisiPlan and its own Coin Software. The developments should ...

Multiport SMSF receives UK pension roll-over approval

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2006

Multiport and Vantage Financial have partnered to facilitate tax efficient UK pension fund transfers to Australia. SMSF provider Multiport and migration financial consultancy Vantage Financial have worked together to gain approval under the UK's Qualifying ...

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Advice veteran's exit creates $1bn Tassie wealth group

KARREN VERGARA

Mancell Financial Group (MFG) founder Peter Mancell has retired as a financial adviser after 46 years, selling the business he built to pave the way for a $1 billion wealth management firm in Tasmania.

UniSuper, Aware Super deliver positive returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

UniSuper and Aware Super have reported returns across all investment options for the 2025-26 financial year.

HESTA executive jumps ship to Cbus

VINNY VUCAGO

A C-suite executive from HESTA has taken on a new role as chief member officer at Cbus, effective October.

ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has named its head of cyber and financial crime, bringing relevant experience from a super fund.

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