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ASFA makes an informed choice

... both employers and employees to make informed choices. The program will be presented at two levels, one for main issues and basic information and a further level for more in-depth information. "The key to the Skilpak Super Choice program is that it is ...

Gov to refine FSR by year end

The Federal Government hopes to have in place its refinements to the Financial Services Reform (FSR) Act by the end of the year, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury Chris Pearce told an IFSA member lunch yesterday. "To my mind FSR is a basically ...

ASIC reveals financial services refinement projects

... calculators will also be addressed with the regulator to provide guidance and relief if appropriate on the provision of basic online calculators with a view to encouraging their use. AISC will also plans to examine general insurance arranging agents. ...

Morningstar comfortable with Fiducian Oz shares strategy

Morningstar has recommended Fiducian's multi-manager Australian share fund strategy and believes it is a 'pretty decent option' for investors seeking consistent 'middle of the road' returns. Fiducian managing director Indy Singh and two other investment ...

AMP looks to increase consumer financial literacy

AMP Financial Planning has launched a new campaign designed to improve the financial literacy of consumers and de-mystify financial planning and the financial services industry. The campaign is called Thinking Ahead and consists of an interactive CD-ROM ...

Multi-managers set to multiply as Russell tops review

... disparity amongst multi-managers and investors should be wary of 'ambit claim's by some providers. For example Corneil says "A basic multi-manager fund investing in traditional bonds and equities through 'big brand' manager is no longer enough. Investors ...

ASIC publishes guideline for super investors

... of long-term performance figures for typical superannuation funds. ASIC will publish a table of average returns for four basic investment options across Australian superannuation funds (after management costs) which will be updated every six months. ...

Portfolio Partners concentrated strategy

Portfolio Partners Prof Elite Opportunities' unorthodox strategy has earned a recommended rating from Morningstar after a solid performance over the 12 months ended October 31, 2004 where the fund outperformed benchmark by 1.73 per cent. The fund's ...

Financial illiteracy prevalent

US author Thomas Garman has suggested the majority of consumers do not understand basic financial concepts and possess very poor money habits. As a result most of them are worried about their financial situation and in particular confused as to how ...

Aberdeen Leaders achieves a podium result

... will continue to offer a good, fully franked yield as well as the prospect for capital appreciated for our shareholders." Basic earnings on ordinary activities after tax were $2 million, or 3.6 cents per share while Aberdeen Leaders also credited $5 ...