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Westpac goes on attack against lost super

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2011
Westpac has gone on the attack against lost superannuation and instructed its 700 bank branches to pull out all stops to help their customers track down and consolidate any lost superannuation monies. The problem with lost super is not just that half ...

Mentoring opportunity for women in finance

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2011
A mentoring program has been launched for women working in finance. The program is designed to help attract more women to the industry and tackle issues surrounding the shortage of women on company boards and in senior roles. Women in Finance (WIF) ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2011
Australian stocks were performing strongly at noon, following positive moves in Greece overnight towards accessing more bailout money. At 1225 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 37.3 points, or 0.83 per cent, at 4,545.5 points, while the broader ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2011
The Australian stock market has received a positive lead from offshore trading, after Wall Street closed higher and commodities prices settled firmer. At 0807 AEST, the September share price index futures contract was up 34 points at 4,543 points, on ...

PIF Action Group lands Federal Court win

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2011
The Federal Court has sided with the Premium Income Fund Action Group (PIFAG) against Brisbane-based Wellington Capital Limited, finding Wellington breached corporations law in its role as management and trustee for the Premium Income Fund. Yesterday ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2011
The Australian stock market has received a mostly positive lead from offshore trading, after Wall Street closed higher and gold, silver and oil prices settled firmer. But copper and prices finished lower. At 0800 AEST, the September share price index ...

Super funds bidding to stem insurance shortfall

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
Group insurance companies are experiencing a shift in the focus of super fund clients with an increasing impetus on innovation, simplicity and slick claims processes. As funds look to play their part in tackling Australia's under-insurance problem ...

New senior port mnger for BlackRock

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2011
BlackRock Investment Management has appointed a second senior portfolio manager to its Asset Allocation Alpha Fund while 'cooling its heels' as the global economy remains unclear. Evan Jones has joined BlackRock in the newly created Sydney-based role ...

Tower, Praemium tackle new frontier

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011
Life insurer, Tower Australia, has taken a first step after the proposed FOFA banning of commissions on risk products. The insurance giant has joined with online financial portfolio administrator, Praemium which will give Tower access to its 200 planner ...

Tougher controls for SMSF collectibles

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011
Draft legislation has been released by the federal government outlining new rules for self-managed super funds (SMSF) investing in collectibles. The proposed regulations are a significant watering down however of Super System Review recommendations ...