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Financial Planning

Millions lost as ASIC swoops in on unregistered investment schemes

Millions of dollars worth of investors' funds have been lost in unregistered investment schemes operated by unregistered foreign companies in Australia.

Macquarie's ALPS a protected climb

Macquarie Bank has issued a new alternative ASX-listed protected security tagged ALPS, offering income with capital protection at maturity.

Gresham closes mezzanine debt property fund

Gresham Property Funds Management announced today its final close for its Gresham Property Mezzanine Fund No. 2 (GPMF 2) having raised $100 million.

Former Hart executive director pleads guilty to insider trading

Former Hart executive director Mr John Sweetman pleaded guilty yesterday to insider trading.

Socially Responsible Investment funds take-off

The recent annual benchmarking study of the Ethical Investment Association reported a dramatic growth in socially responsible investment (SRI) in Australia.

Election cycle a case of short-sightedness

The problem with elections is the short-sighted approach to policy development said MLC's general manager of implemented consulting Ms Susan Gosling

The growth and growth of growth pensions

The steady market uptake for growth pension products continues with the increase in sales of Navigator's growth pension product.

ASIC moves in on unlicensed operators

ASIC has stepped up the second phase of its compliance campaign to remove unlicensed entities from operating in the financial services sector.

Return to normality for super funds: Intech

Growth-orientated super funds are on track to deliver returns in line with long-term expectations according to the latest Intech Growth Funds survey released today.

Standard & Poor's Affirms 'A' Rating on INVESCO Global Funds

Standard and Poor's has affirmed its 'A' rating for INVESCO'S global matrix funds.