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States urged to recycle infrastructure

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014
The federal government is urging state governments to privatise infrastructure assets, with the creation of a $5 billion 'asset recycling initiative'. For a period of five years, the federal government will use this pool to pay state governments 15% ...

TAL maintains profits, amid record claims

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014
Despite record claims payouts life insurer TAL has maintained its profit levels for the 12 months to 31 March. Financial results released by TAL's Japanese parent, Dai-ichi Life, show net profit after tax (NPAT) was down 1% to $90 million, compared ...

Fostering ethical standards crucial to industry reputation: CFA

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014
Promoting an industry-wide conversation about ethical practices and raising awareness about investors' rights will go a long way to improving the health and reputation of the financial services industry, according to CFA Societies Australia vice president ...

Towers Watson wins Kinetic Super contract

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014
Kinetic Super has reappointed Towers Watson as its asset consultant for another three years following an "extensive review process". Paul Kessell, chief investment officer of the $2.5 billion super fund, said Kinetic Super's investment strategy focuses ...

Budget reply speech 2014 -15: Bill Shorten

Moving on up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014
"Movin' on up Nothing can stop me Moving on up" - M People The Philippines has not made international headlines since Super Typhoon Haiyan wrought severe destruction in the country on 8 November 2013. To this day, rebuilding of infrastructures, homes ...

Safer sex? Women take less risk than men

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2014
Overlooking the preferences of the more cautious partner when devising an investment strategy for couples could see planners get a rap from the regulator, risk specialist FinaMetrica has warned. Risk profile data compiled by the financial services firm ...

BT Life targets SMEs with insurance product

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2014
BT has launched an insurance solution that gives income protection to small businesses owners and key personnel. The BT Key Person Income protects the revenue of small businesses if a key person experiences an injury or illness and cannot work. BT national ...

Cuts to ASIC and ATO push industry to self-regulation

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2014
Budget cuts to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will force the industry to rely more on self-regulation. The budget is contemplating cuts of $142.8 million over the next three years ...

Budget forces advisers to rethink tax, retirement strategies

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2014
Financial advisers will have to review their clients' tax and retirement strategies, following the release of the 2014 budget. Treasurer Joe Hockey confirmed that the Age Pension eligibility age will rise to 70 by 2035 and he said that the government ...