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Market to open lower

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2015
The Australian market looks set to open lower, following lifts on Wall Street but falls on European markets as investors await the next move in Greece's debt crisis. At 0800 AEST on Wednesday, the June share price index futures contract was down 29 ...

NAB Wealth appoints Apogee GM

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2015
The new general manager of Apogee Financial Planning will be Brendan Johnson, NAB Wealth confirmed today. Johnson brings 17 years of experience across financial planning, practice management and compliance fields. Since joining MLC in 2002, Johnson ...

D-day

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2015
Tonight's the night we make history. Whatever happens, it'll be D-day! D for the IMF declaring Greece in "default"; D for yet another extension of a "deal" or "deal talks"; D for that mythical Damocles' sword falling not only over Damocles' head but ...

Super industry collectively engages indigenous Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
A collective of Australian superannuation funds and industry representative groups are committed to improving access and engagement with the indigenous community after a recent summit. According to First Nations Foundation chief executive, Trevor Pearce ...

Alternative income sources could benefit retirees

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
Imputation bonds or insurance bonds could be a good alternative to annuities or account based pensions in a context of low rates and new rules for aged care means-testing. Imputation bonds can provide an annuity-like payment stream with greater flexibility ...

Cost cuts put research at risk

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
Concerns are mounting that the push to lower operating costs in reaction to FoFA and competitive pressures will drive wealth groups to keep pruning their research capabilities, driving clients to source third-party solutions or reduce the role of research ...

Euro - another experiment doomed to fail?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
"Talk to the hand"! With these words, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoiled my weekend. Not because I have money on Greece - I haven't got enough to buy a small bottle of booze - but more because Alexis proved wrong my musings that after all is ...

TCorp becomes $70bn investment giant

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp) has become one of Australia's top 10 asset managers after State Super outsourced its funds management activities to the now $70 billion investment giant. This is the latest phase of an amalgamation process that started ...

Market set to open higher

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
The Australian market looks set to open higher as international markets await the impact of Greece's breakdown in its debt bailout talks. At 0645 AEST on Monday, the September share price index futures contract was up 10 points at 5,510. No major local ...

Qantas Super chief executive to retire

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2015
Qantas Super chief executive Jane Perry will retire at the end of the year after a long career at the helm of some of Australia's top financial services businesses. Perry took on the role at Qantas in February 2012, succeeding interim chief Andrew Spence. ...