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Pensioners power unplugged

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2008
... If ever there was an argument for encouraging above-9 per cent SG superannuation contributions, this is it. Too bad the wealth management industry can't seem to make this case with the electorate.

Abu Dhabi opens investment doors

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2008
... the private sector the main driver of economic growth", the Policy Agenda stated. Local bankers claimed that Abu Dhabi's wealth could make it a global hub for asset management and insurance. Eirvin Knox, CEO of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) said that ...

Advisers change tack on life insurance

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2008
... they interact with platforms and planning software," said Mark Johnston, Investment Trends principal. "This segment of wealth management sector looks set for some big changes over the medium to long term." Laura Halbert, ING Australia marketing and communications ...

AMP roadmap to growth

... about the strategies at the same time that the group saw assets under management in AMP Capital Investors and Contemporary Wealth Management fall by 6 per cent from the end of 2007 to April this year, to $104 billion and $53 billion respectively. But ...

IRESS to provide mortgage analytics

... Traditionally, advisers tend to refer their clients to mortgage brokers or mortgage specialists for any home loan advice. But IRESS Wealth Management general manager Andrew Walsh noted that advisers these days are already incorporating debt advice within ...

Awareness week for planners

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2008
... Newcastle Herald and Maitland Mercury will include a FPA lift-out to highlight current financial issues to provide tips on wealth management. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chapter has developed an educational seminar for women to address the ...

Westpac and St.George outline merger terms

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2008
... banking institution. The newest development further cements the future of a new player that will take the lead in Australia's wealth platform sector with funds under administration of $108 billion. Despite the green light to the key merger terms, both ...

Climate change good for agriculture

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2008
... for agricultural output amid growing world populations and increased demand for food could significantly increase farm wealth, he said. To exploit these opportunities, farmers will have to change the way they view their markets and become more pro-active ...

Health insurance lobby lessons

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2008
The reforms to the private health insurance rebate and the industry reaction to it should be studied by everyone in wealth management who seeks to influence government policy. A furious health insurance industry came out fighting yesterday after the ...

St George and Westpac to merge

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2008
The possible merger of Westpac and St.George would see the birth of Australia's largest wealth platform provider. According to a statement released on the Australian Securities Exchange, the new entity will control $108 billion in funds under administration ...