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You did this! No, you did!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2012
... impact on economies or financial markets. Ahhh... I only they listened to John Lennon more: "Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people living life in peace..." Perhaps it's ...

Senior members announced to Industry Super Network board

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2012
... industry super fund, Hostplus. Industry Super Network boss David Whiteley welcomed both men to their respective roles on the ISN board. "At ISN, our mission is to maximise the retirement savings and income of more than five million Industry SuperFund ...

Low-volatility post-retirement solutions needed: Bell

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2012
... them to become an integral part of the retirement savings plan if the annuity market doesn't develop. "The annuity market isn't a lay-down misere, and so investors need to turn to low volatility products like reverse mortgages and the aged pension system," ...

Most consumers distrust advisers

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012
... comes to financial advice cannot be ignored, but many consumers don't have an understanding of what advice is and what it isn't." "Ultimately the strongest driver of industry perception is adviser behaviour and all advisers should strive for the very ...

The song remains the same

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012
... compromise)... the only thing holding Washington back from a meaningful step toward reducing debt and modernizing government isn't any single policy dilemma, but rather the political dynamic that makes compromise such a mortal risk." So really nothing's ...

With or without China we're not cactus: James

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 1 NOV 2012
... where China and India are eclipsing the EU and the US." While GDP growth in China and India - at 7.5% and 6% respectively isn't what it was - James urged investors to take a decidedly longer term view on these markets. What shouldn't be overlooked, adds ...

Bank dividends under threat

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2012
... annual result announcement that a soft economy could lead to a rise in bad debts. Selth said that, "The Australian economy isn't as rosy as many people think. Prices are going up despite the fact that many companies are downgrading earnings." The fund ...

Tax-efficient giving advice missing: Macquarie

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
... philanthropy needs for him. "We outsource everything," he said. "If there is a pool of money then that can be managed by a wrap. It isn't complicated. Working with specialists saves you the time the effort and the fees." Antonia Ruffell, chief executive ...

Green lights on green shoots

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2012
This isn't supposed to happen. Have you seen the headlines over the past 24 hours? There was bad news almost everywhere from Australian broadcaster Alan Jones chastised by the media (social or otherwise) to Britain's princess Kate snapped - bottomless ...

Super debate flawed: ASFA

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012
... of a lifetime of compulsory super which was introduced 20 years ago," said Vamos. Thinking about a wealth goal for members isn't remotely the same as a member-specific income goal and strategy - which should be the next generation solution for securing ...