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Top fund communications win 2006 ASFA Awards

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has announced the winners of the 2006 ASFA Communications Awards, an annual event which recognises the superannuation industry's top marketing and communications professionals. Ten super funds ...

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. ...

Simpler super will promote savings: Dutton

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2006
Simplifying our superannuation system, and keeping it simple, will make it easier for people to engage with their super, boosting confidence and promoting savings. Assistant Treasurer Peter Dutton, speaking at yesterday's Association of Superannuation ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2006
Following the 178 recommendations of the Productivity Commission Taskforce on how the government might reduce bureaucratic problems associated with the administration of the GST and FBT, Treasurer Costello has announced that 158 of the recommendations ...

AustralianSuper moniker confusion

A battle may emerge over the use of the moniker 'AustralianSuper' with almost identical names being registered and similar logos appearing on two funds' websites. Recently merged mega-fund AustralianSuper successfully registered its trustee company ...

AIST makes legal appointment

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has appointed a new legal and compliance manager to help boost membership services and benefits and offer internal compliance training and audits. Peta-Gai McLaughlin, a barrister and solicitor ...

Financial services exports trailing economy

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2006
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and International Security Kevin Rudd has unveiled a plan to promote Australia as an Asia hub and boost financial services exports, saying we are missing a potential growth opportunity. Speaking to the Investment ...

Get rid of the Greek: Russell

The separation of alpha and beta when chasing the highest investment returns may be all the rage right now, but according to the head of Russell Investment the less Greek used in industry jargon the better off investors will be. Alan Schoenheimer, managing ...

Sporting sponsorships do not breach sole purpose: Freehills

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2006
Super funds sponsoring sporting teams is more a question about how trustees manage their fund rather than being about the sole purpose test. Peggy Haines, partner with leading legal firm Freehills, speaking at the annual Fund Executives Association ...

Budget super consultations attract 3,500 submissions

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006
The consultation period on the government's plan to simplify superannuation has closed, attracting an unprecedented 3,500 submissions. A statement issued by Treasurer Peter Costello's office said, "There has been strong interest and support for the ...