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Just Super scraps direct administration fees

In a move that is unlikely to aid potential members comparing fees across superannuation funds, industry fund Just Super has announced it intends to scrap its direct administration fee. Just said in the future all operational costs will be funded from ...

FPA chief speaks out on restructure

Recently appointed chief executive of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Kerrie Kelly has put to rest speculation surrounding the dramatic restructure of the industry body, as reported in the Financial Standard yesterday. "The actual number of ...

MMC Contrarian makes sluggish debuts on the ASX

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2003
MMC Contrarian Ltd had a sluggish debut on the Australian Stock Exchange yesterday, but the investment company remains optimistic. The shares failed to trade at their $1.00 issue price and ended the day at 92 cents after hitting an intraday high of ...

QIC expands fixed interest offerings

Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has launched two new fixed interest products, involving also the appointment of five external managers. According to QIC, both the Diversified Fixed Interest and Cash Enhanced Funds will be offered to investors ...

Challenger small cap fund tops performance tables: survey

Three funds - the Challenger Australian Small Companies Fund, the GMO Small Companies Trust and Perpetual Smaller Companies Share Fund - continue to lead the risk-adjusted performances of Australian small cap managers, according to a new survey. All ...

Christmas spirit replaced by outrage as FPA cut 22 staff

Recently appointed Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Kerrie Kelly has announced her first action in her new role, bringing the axe down on 22 staff, clearing the way for a complete restructure of the representative body. "It would ...

Morning Market Wrap: New six-year high for dollar

The Australian dollar opened stronger today after reaching a fresh six-year high of $US0.7288 overnight on speculation of a widening interest rate differential with the US. At 0700 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7274/79 compared with ...

Simon Crean steps down from Labor leadership

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003
Opposition Leader Simon Crean today announced he would stand down as leader of the Labor Party. Mr Crean, in a brief statement, told reporters he would call a ballot for the leadership at next week\'s caucus meeting on Tuesday. He said he would not ...

NAB boss says UK operations in good shape

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003
National Australia Bank Ltd chief executive Frank Cicutto has defended the bank's United Kingdom operations, saying they are still well positioned for growth. Mr Cicutto said there had been "a lot of noise and debate about our UK operations". However ...

ACCC to discontinue Qantas airlines matter

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Qantas Airways Ltd have resolved Federal Court litigation concerning allegations that Qantas misused its market power on the Brisbane-Adelaide route after Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd's entry ...