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New super laws pass through parliament

... by parliament but sitting MP's have retained their current superannuation arrangements. The bill was passed through the Senate after Labor chose not to insist on its proposed amendment to cap the entitlement of the eight most senior ministers. But while ...

Labor, coalition combined to defend current MP super benefits

Labor and coalition senators combined to resist the passage of legislation through the Senate yesterday that would have seen superannuation entitlements for MP's wound back levels in line with community standards. A Senate Inquiry was told last month ...

Aust Liberal leadership speculation threatens Budget sell

The Australian Democrats have threatened to stall this week's Budget in the Senate amid questions about the long-term future of Treasurer Peter Costello. Mr Costello will hand down his ninth Budget tomorrow evening, with tax cuts, extra money for families ...

Safer superannuation savings: Coonan

AAP | THURSDAY, 1 APR 2004

Australians' superannuation savings became a little safer yesterday when the Senate passed laws to safeguard the retirement nest eggs. The bill modernises and strengthens protection of superannuation savings from theft or fraud and is designed to make ...

Government rejects certain superannuation changes

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2004

The government today rejected a Senate push for it to provide 100% financial assistance when superannuation schemes are plundered due to fraud or theft. The amendment was part of Senate changes to the Superannuation Safety Amendment Bill, which was ...

APRA raised concerns with NAB before rogue trading scandal

AAP | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2004

... Concerns had been raised directly with the board and senior management following a visit in August 2002, Dr Laker told a Senate estimates committee hearing. Dr Laker said APRA was aware NAB had almost twice the foreign currency exposure on a daily basis ...

ACCC making progress in crackdown on cartels

AAP | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2004

... and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) crackdown on cartels was starting to bite with several whistleblowers coming forward, a Senate committee heard today. ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said the watchdog was currently investigating more than 30 cartels operating ...

Market Wrap

... Greenspan's semiannual testimony to Congress, scheduled to start at 11 a.m. (1600 GMT). On Thursday, he will speak to the Senate Banking Committee. AAP

Backlash continues over free trade agreement

... Australia's local content regulations on cable and satellite television. Labor and the minor parties are likely to set up a Senate committee this week to examine the deal, although only parts of the agreement can be rejected by parliament. AAP

Market Wrap

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2004

... Australian dollar opened stronger this morning as the United States currency lost ground after poison was found in a US Senate building. At 0700 AEDT the local unit was trading at $US0.7648/56 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7612/17. Offshore, the ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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