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Financial Planning

Micro venture cap fund targets consumers

A specialist micro venture capital fund targeting small investors has been formed to help fund Australian inventors in their early phases of development.

Under insurance still too high: Navigator

Despite an ageing population, susceptibility to health problems and record personal debt, too few primary breadwinners have sufficient insurance to protect their families.

MTAA Super breaks $3 billion

The Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund announced yesterday that it has exceeded $3 billion in funds under management.

Australian financial services globally competitive: Axiss

Axiss Australia has just released its latest benchmark report highlighting Australia as a globally competitive and attractive financial services centre while also being named the World's most resilient economy for the fourth consecutive year.

Host-Plus accepts undertaking from ASIC

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accepted an enforceable undertaking from the trustee of the Host-Plus superannuation fund, Host-Plus Pty Ltd (Host-Plus).

Perpetual buys remaining 50 per cent of PJF as new property team established

The former direct property team of Deutsche Bank have joined Perpetual to lead its new direct property business with the move leading Perpetual to acquire its remaining interest in Perpetual James Fielding (PJF).

ASFA launches simply super competition

The Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) has launched its competition to unearth a simpler superannuation system for Australia.

ASIC and IAG resolve premium problems

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and an Insurance Australia Group (AIG) subsidiary company have resolved problems associated with policy discounts offered to customers caused by computer system problems.

Absolute Capital strengthens sales team as it looks to Asian markets

Following growing success in overseas markets boutique credit manager Absolute Capital has expanded its sales team appointing Paul Harding-Davis as head of sales and its former head of distribution Tim Hewson to the new role of head of product.

Oasis enters big league with $3 billion

Oasis Asset Management, through its Oasis platform, has passed the $3 billion barrier in combined investments from its advisers and 45,000 associated investors.