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ING to sponsor F1 Renault racing team

... however continues to stir controversy, as evidenced by it being a major term of reference in the current Parliamentary Inquiry into the Structure and Operation of the Superannuation Industry. Richard Gilbert, chief executive of the Investment and Financial ...

ACCC should regulate fund advertising: IFSA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2006
... Commission (ACCC), said the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) in their submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into super. IFSA's argument is that while advertising is commercially essential, it is beyond the normal scope of ASIC. ...

Fund advertising is essential: Retailers Assoc

... Association, the employer group that is the principal sponsor of the public offer industry fund REST, has told the Senate Super Inquiry that post-choice super funds have no choice but to advertise. "Advertising is an essential part of attracting and ...

Forget industry funds, focus on advice: AFA

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2006
... focus on your business and where you can add value." Klipin admitted the broader context of the message comes as a Senate inquiry is being completed on the superannuation industry and the ongoing role of advice. "At the AFA we understand concern over ...

Keating and Sen Chapman to launch AFA conference

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2006
Senator Grant Chapman, chairman of the upcoming and controversial Parliamentary Inquiry into the Structure of the Superannuation Industry, together with former Prime Minister Paul Keating, will headline the Australian Financial Advisers annual conference ...

Sporting sponsorships do not breach sole purpose: Freehills

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2006
... with our business objectives. With how super funds advertise being one of the terms of reference of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Structure of the Superannuation Industry, the issue looks set to continue to stir controversy. However, if the sponsorship ...

Time for another Wallis Inquiry

... pillar policy and called for a major review of the country's financial system akin to the scale of the 1996-97 Wallis Inquiry. Professor Ian Harper, executive director of the Centre for Business and Public Policy at Melbourne Business School, noted the ...

Parl committee to review entire super industry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2006
Yet another parliamentary inquiry is to review the structure of the superannuation industry, but even a cursory glance at the latest terms of reference means this committee is on a political mission. The committee is likely to become controversial because ...

Make higher contributions compulsory: Finsia

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2006
... member contribution, though they can opt-out at any time. The idea was unanimously endorsed by a recent Parliamentary Inquiry into boosting savings among young people. Senator Nick Sherry, ALP Superannuation Spokesperson, said while he supported the ...

New appointment for APRA board

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2006
... become embroiled in the James Hardie asbestos claims scandal, though the Medical Research and Compensation Foundation inquiry later found the consulting firm was inappropriately briefed even though a KPMG study reportedly using the same information came ...