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Life insurance still the big risk: ING

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 27 APR 2006

... have not been able to receive coverage such as those who work less than 20 hours a week, and who now collectively form a major part of the workforce," Troup said. "Financial planners can make a major contribution to the underinsurance problem by making ...

Macq fund sizzles on high occupancy

... assets, up from $281 per square metre to $320 per square metre. Only four months in the market and the fund is already on major platforms and counts major planning groups such as Commonwealth's Financial Wisdom, AMP and Professional Investment Services ...

First State Super goes public offer

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2006

First State Super is going public offer to allow current members who move into the private sector to remain with the fund while also allowing members' families and other private sector employees to come on board. Chairman of First State Super, Dr Tom ...

Super funds keep tills ringing at Harris Alternatives

Superannuation funds are ramping up their fund of hedge funds (FOHF) allocation with IXIS-owned Harris Alternatives reporting an astonishing six-fold increase in funds from $170 million two years ago to $1.17 billion currently. Harris Alternatives is ...

Market wrap

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2006

... slightly firmer as a weak lead from the US is likely to be offset by stronger base and precious metal prices. However, several major resource companies are unveiling production reports over the next few days so investors could turn to some more stock-specific ...

MillhouseIAG brings private equity to retail

... Private Equity is already on the approved list of two financial planning groups and is awaiting the seal of approval from a major investment house over few weeks. The minimum investment is $1,000 and the fund size is capped at $150 million. Michelle ...

S&P to rate its raters

S&P plans to put its own ratings to the test by conducting a study that will measure the success of its analyst recommendations. The group's head of fund ratings, Mark Hoven, spoke of the plans at a Securitor conference session debating whether fund ...

Market wrap

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2006

... further developments on the raft of mergers that are ongoing or near completion in the domestic market. NEW YORK - The three major US stock indexes posted their best gains in a year, driven by a surge in energy shares after oil prices hit a record high ...

Daily economic update

... in March from a 15-year high of 49.8 in the previous month as higher oil prices hurt sentiment. Remember that Japan is a major oil importer.

Single women a rising force in residential property

Single women may account for a small portion of the home buyer market but a recent survey has revealed they are fast becoming a dominant force. A survey commissioned by First National Real Estate has found that adding to a majority 79 per cent of women ...

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ASIC cancels AFSL of Australian Fiduciaries

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Queensland-based Australian Fiduciaries, which is currently in liquidation.

Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI

Treasury has released new Statements of Expectations for APRA and ASIC, with an emphasis on how the regulators should promote a more sustainable and secured financial ecosystem.

NGS Super names head of strategy

MATTHEW WAI

NGS Super has appointed a former ASFA committe member as head of strategy, as the fund aims to strengthen its retirement offering.

SS&C axes jobs, shifts roles offshore

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

US software services giant SS&C Technologies has slashed 170 Australian roles in the operations, technology and delivery teams.

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