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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 ...

CEOs say rate hikes biggest threat to economy: survey

AAP | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2003

Australia's chief executive officers believe rising interest rates will prove the biggest threat to the economy in 2004, according to a new survey. The Executive Connection Australia's (TEC) fourth quarter TEC Confidence Index showed 36 per cent of ...

Super co-contribution draft regulations released to public

Draft regulations to give effect to the Government's superannuation co-contribution for low-income earners measure have been released for public comment, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Senator Helen Coonan has announced. "The Government ...

Suncorp welcomes credit ratings upgrade from S&P

AAP | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2003

Queensland-based bank Suncorp Metway Ltd today welcomed an upgrade to its credit ratings as proof it had built a solid platform for the future. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced it had revised Suncorp's long-term rating to A from A-minus ...

S&P affirms A minus ratings on MBF Australia, outlook stable

AAP | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2003

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has affirmed its A-minus long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on MBF Australia Ltd. The outlook is stable. S&P said the ratings affirmation follows the announcement ...

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 ...

Assirt downgrades PPL's Australian and emerging equities ratings

The earlier reshuffling of management responsibilities is a positive for Melbourne-based Portfolio Partners (PPL), according to a report released by ratings house Assirt, but it has not prevented a downgrading of the manager's Australian and emerging ...

BT Wrap reaches $10 billion, as platform launches new suite

BT Financial Group (BT) has announced its Wrap platform has reached $10 billion in funds under administration (FUA), describing it as "a major milestone that coincides with a suite of new enhancements being launched across the platform". BT said the ...

Worst over for the economy: TD Securities

TD Securities Chief Strategist Stephen Koukoulas has said the latest national accounts confirm that the worst is over for the Australian economy, but the recovery is anything but robust. With the GDP rising 1.2 per cent in the September quarter after ...

Disciplinary board rescinds convicted Sydney auditor's registration

The Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board has cancelled the registration of a Sydney auditor, following an application by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The Board decided to cancel the registration of Helena ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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