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Choice of Funds legislation gets the nod, and industry approval

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 31 MAY 2004
The decision by the Australian Democrats to support the Federal Government's Choice of Funds legislation has drawn widespread support from the superannuation and investment industries.

Junior mortgage broker asks ACCC to look at anti-comp behaviour

AAP  |  MONDAY, 31 MAY 2004
A junior mortgage broker on Friday called on the competition watchdog to investigate its claims of anti-competitive behaviour among banks and mortgage brokers.

Choice of Funds legislation to get the green light: Democrats

The Australian Democrats have confirmed to the Financial Standard they will support the Federal Government's proposed Choice of Fund legislation after the Federal Government announced it would pass legislation granting same sex couple access rights for ...

Macquarie awarded superannuation manager of year; Investorweb Research

On Thursday night Macquarie Adviser Services was presented with the Investorweb Research Six Star superannuation managers of the year award for the third consecutive year.

Van Global lauched new hedge fund index

Van Global Hedge Fund Advisors, has announced the launch of an investable hedge fund index, the Van Tracker Fund (VTF), that tracks the performance of the Van Offshore Hedge Fund Index excluding funds of funds.

Super fund on track for double-digit returns: SuperRatings

Sydney-based research house SuperRatings said on Thursday the latest data reveals superannuation funds are on track to post double-digit returns this financial year.

Rothschild releases unique forestry investment project

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2004
Rothschild Australia today announced the release of its forestry investment project, the Australian Forestry Management (AFM) 2004 Tumut Softwood Project.

New laws to extend eligibility for govt super co-payments

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2004
More low income earners will be eligible to receive superannuation co-contribution payments from the government under new laws introduced to parliament today.

Macquarie Financial Services backs new growth pensions

Macquarie Financial Services Group has issued its strong support for government moves to introduce legislative amendments to the new market-linked complying pension.

Superannuation fee disclosure remains unresolved; Rainmaker

While industry superannuation funds rightfully claim to have cheaper fee structures than retail funds, Rainmaker Information says the debate should also include addressing what separates fees from costs.