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Financial Planning

Oz super assets approach $700 billion

The Australian superannuation industry is about to hit the $700 billion mark after total superannuation assets grew 7.2 per cent in the December quarter 2004 to $693 billion, according to the latest data released by the Australian Prudential Regulation ...

Government joins push for better super education

The Federal Government has released a booklet to help improve consumer understanding of superannuation in order to allow people to make more informed financial decisions regarding their retirement savings.

Credit Suisse's small-caps strategy in good stead

Morningstar has given Credit Suisse's small-caps fund strategy an investment grade rating however cites that its investment team should not be too distracted from the investment house's large-cap strategy, the latter being such an abysmal performer.

Morningstar comfortable with Fiducian Oz shares strategy

Morningstar has recommended Fiducian's multi-manager Australian share fund strategy and believes it is a 'pretty decent option' for investors seeking consistent 'middle of the road' returns.

APRA releases tough standards for insurance industry

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued draft prudential standards on a proposed strengthening of the prudential supervision of general insurance for risk and financial management.

Sunsuper to educate employers about Choice

Sunsuper has announced it will team up with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and Commerce Queensland to hold a series of educational seminars aimed at educating employers about their obligations under the impending choice of fund legislation.

May start for new dealer group

A new financial services dealer group called Platinum Group Financial Services is set to open its doors this month.

ASIC moves to fine tune financial services guides

ASIC will provide relief to financial service providers in disclosing additional remuneration requirements currently required by the Corporations Regulations 2001.

ING cuts fees on PortfolioOne

ING has announced fee reductions of up to 36 basis points for its wrap account PortfolioOne.

Government releases FSR refinements

In an attempt to improve the operation of the Financial Services Regulation (FSR) framework the Federal Government has released a series of 25 refinements to the regime.