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IFSA announces industry awards

... the chief executive officer, Colonial First State was presented with an award in recognition of her leading role in the debate over fees and disclosure and as a witness at Parliamentary Committee hearings in Canberra. Macquarie Bank's division director ...

Economists clash over rates and $A

... hikes anywhere between 50 basis point and 75 basis point is likely before the cycle turns. "It's good that there was some debate and differences, that's what makes a market," Koukoulas said.

Aust federal politicians return to Canberra

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2004
... federal election. The key issue will be Labor\'s position on the free trade agreement with the United States, with a bitter debate expected at today\'s caucus meeting over the issue. Labor members of a special Senate committee have backed the trade deal ...

Funds to return at least double digits: Rainmaker

Five days before the end of the financial year, and fund returns are on track to post the strongest annual returns in seven years. According to Rainmaker Information head of Research Alex Dunnin, average returns for balanced options are likely to be ...

Choice goes to parliament

The Federal Government's proposed Choice of Funds legislation is today being debated in the Senate and is expected to pass on the back of support from the Democrats. Democrat Senator Aden Ridgeway confirmed on Sunday the Party would support the Choice ...

Labor, coalition combined to defend current MP super benefits

... arrangements. The Democrats said they would move a second amendment to give MPs the right to opt out of the current scheme when debate on the bill resumes this afternoon.

AIA continues attack on funds managers: report

... investments made through them, Sydney's Daily Telegraph reported today. It is the second time the AIA has waded into the debate following the release of the Australian Consumer and Investment Commission's discussion paper on the payment of soft-dollar ...

Superannuation fee disclosure remains unresolved; Rainmaker

... superannuation funds rightfully claim to have cheaper fee structures than retail funds, Rainmaker Information says the debate should also include addressing what separates fees from costs. Chant West recently published the results of a survey conducted ...

Super Focus on Budget release

... or elimination of the 15% contributions tax. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia has also waded into the debate urging the Government to consider a fairer and simpler approach to superannuation administration. The policy paper released ...

Pressure mounts on coalition for tax reform

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2004
... tax-free threshold to cover a worker's basic survival needs. The conservative think-tank is the latest contributor to a debate on tax reform ahead of this year's federal election, and joins accountants and business groups in calling for an end to bracket ...