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We're still in Kansas

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2009
... report was music to Wall Street's ears that I could almost hear it singing, "Suddenly the wheels are in motion And I I'm ready to sail any ocean Suddenly I don't need the answers Cos I, I'm ready to take all my chances with you." -written by Keith Diamond ...

You're dreaming

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2009
Whaaaaat! This was my immediate reaction when I the 'Breaking News" section on news.com.au flashed the headline, "Jobless number hits a seven year high." Yes, the headline achieved its aims - it grabbed my attention! A split second before clicking on ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2009
... Investor sentiment then took a hit after a report from a private research group caused worries that consumers might not be ready to spend this holiday season. Consumer strength is considered vital to a recovery in the economy. The Conference Board's ...

FPA board approves move away from commissions

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2009
... remuneration by 2012 but the FPA wants to encourage members to adopt these remuneration practices as soon as their business is ready," said Bloch. The policy does not include risk products, rebates and related payments that are product directed payments ...

D'Aloisio nominated Joint Forum chair

COMPANY RELEASES  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2009
... (IFSA), said this justifies the government's focus on developing Australia into a global financial centre. "IFSA stands ready to support the necessary reforms required to continue Australia's ascendancy and therefore eagerly awaits the final report of ...

Trustees gain climate change guide

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2009
... A climate for change II - A trustee's guide to addressing climate risk at the industry body's conference. "Trustees are ready to integrate climate change into investment processes, they now need more information on the steps to take," said Fiona Reynolds ...

FPA meets with Capstone on remuneration

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2009
... a professional group of advisers that are pro-active business people; they are already looking to the future and will be ready to adapt as required." O'Riley said Capstone will liaise with its planning network on suitable and sustainable business models. ...

Property still in favour

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2009
... Archicentre. "Many people are seeing their homes as the superannuation fund they can enjoy the benefits of and sell when ready, attracting no capital gains tax if the home is the principal place of residence," said Caulfield. While Archicentre's survey ...

Irrationally exuberant greater fool

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2009

Cooper the competition crusader is coming

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2009
... opened the door to a tiered model that would allow fund members to step up into more sophisticated products when they are ready. In a major interview published in the weekend Financial Review, Cooper said, "Maybe superannuation should operate in layers ...