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Financial Planning

Macquarie makes it easy to invest in agriculture

Macquarie will streamline the investment process in agricultural projects through its new Agri-Investment facility.

Industry fund warns businesses need to comply with super co-contribution

Tasplan Super's general manager Neil Cassidy warns if Australian businesses do not grasp the many compliance issues associated with the federal government's co-contribution scheme they may be in breach of the law.

ASIC to be harsh but fair with super choice regulation

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission chair Jeffery Lucy has outlined the regulator's approach towards the choice of superannuation fund regime to be introduced in July of this year.

Four external platforms for AMP Financial Planning

AMP Financial Planning has enhanced its existing range of corporate superannuation products on offer by adding four external employer superannuation master trust providers to its approved products list for its adviser network.

Strong buy for Aberdeen's international equity

InvestorWeb has awarded Aberdeen Asset Management's international equity a strong buy stating Aberdeen's disciplined and systematic investment process is a key competitive advantage.

FPA calls for regulation of property investment advice

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has called for a national regulatory system to protect property investors stating the current regimes do not offer the same protections available to financial investors.

ASIC cracks down on early access to superannuation scheme

ASIC has acted against unlicensed superannuation adviser Troy Graetz and his companies Super Release Pty Ltd and Intelligent Super Pty Ltd from operating businesses promoting early access to superannuation.

$1.1 billion MBS issue by Members Equity Bank

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2005
A $1.1 billion securitisation for Members Equity Bank was priced on 15 April 2005, with demand causing a sharp uplift in the amount on issue.

MLC buys out its remaining Hong Kong business

MLC will buy its remaining interests in its Hong Kong business for $145 million taking its current ownership of 62 per cent to 100 per cent.

JAS-ANZ backs international financial planning standards

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia & New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) has called for the financial planning industry to benchmark itself against international standards due for release by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) at the ...