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UK edges closer to universal pension scheme

JOHN MCDULING  |  FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2010
The ruling Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition will push ahead with plans to introduce a universal pension scheme in the UK. Chancellor George Osborne recently gave the green light for the establishment of the National Employment and Savings Trust ...

Coalition still unconvinced on 12 pc SG

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2010
Coalition superannuation spokesperson and shadow assistant treasurer Senator Mathias Cormann has given the strongest signal yet that the opposition is unlikely to support lifting SG to 12 per cent. Senator Cormann said Bill Shorten, the Assistant Treasurer ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2010
... annual results due from National Australia Bank. Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Southern Cross Media Group Ltd, and Macarthur Coal Ltd are amongst companies holding annual general meetings. On Tuesday, the Australian share market closed weaker, dragged ...

Political heat rising on ASX takeover

JOHN MCDULING  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2010
Politicians from both sides of the aisle have reacted cautiously to the Singapore Exchange's (SGX) takeover bid for the ASX. In a note to clients, JPMorgan analyst Russell Gill said he believed it would be difficult for the government to reject the ...

Industry could face another inquiry

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2010
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has called for an in-depth review of the Australian financial system and competition among the big four banks - a move that could trigger another inquiry involving Australia's trillion dollar superannuation industry. Media ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2010
... its annual general meeting on the Gold Coast, and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh opens Australia's newest open cut thermal coal mine, the Rio Tinto Coal Australia managed Clermont Mine. On Thursday, the Australian share market closed higher as demand ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2010
... resources sector, global miner BHP Billiton was off 13 cents at $39.24, and Rio Tinto sagged 18 cents at $77.08. Securities in coal explorer Coalspur Mines were in a trading halt ahead of a capital raising. Coalspur last traded at 92.5 cents. Australia's ...

APESB extends consultation

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2010
The Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board (APESB) has extended its consultation period on a proposal to ban members who offer financial planning services from charging asset-based fees from July next year. The Accounting Professional & Ethical ...

Super back in the spotlight

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2010
After being largely overlooked during the election campaign and in the scramble to form government, Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has put superannuation policy firmly back in the political spotlight. The Minister called on mining companies and ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2010
... construction index (PCI) for August and the HIA's state and national outlook report for the June quarter. In companies news, Xstrata Coal Ltd chief executive Peter Freyberg speaks at a business lunch in Sydney, while Medusa Mining Ltd releases full year ...