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Financial Planning

Pimco enters Australian retail arena

Global bond manager Pimco has entered the Australian retail marketplace and launched the EQT Pimco Fund series.

IFSA launches education series

The Investment and Financial Services Association has launched a new investor education series.

No licence, no business: ASIC

Businesses who fail to meet the March 10 deadline for AFS licenses will face charges if they continue to operate.

Henry Kaye creditors to wait for liquidation vote

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2004
Creditors of property spruiker Henry Kaye's National Investment Institute (NII) will have to wait another month before being able to vote on the company's fate.

Residential auction clearance rate down sharply in December

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2004
Australia's property market is showing signs of easing, after auction clearance rates fell sharply in December with prices also taking a tumble.

ASFA research reveals poor consumer understanding

Consumer understanding of fees and charges within the superannuation sector remains at a very low level according to an ASFA report.

"Shocking" AFS applicants may miss out: ASIC

With only two months until the AFS licence deadline on March 10, ASIC has called on applicants to be more responsive to its requests for accurate information.

Fraudsters target Westpac net banking customers

Westpac Bank's internet banking customers have been targeted yet again by fraudsters hoping to gain their banking details.

New horizon for MLC debt strategy

Fund manager MLC aims to protect its conservative investors against the risks of rising bond yields with the introduction of a tailored diversified bond strategy.

ATO draft ruling casts doubt on buyback structure

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2004
Capital loss benefits for shareholders involved in share buybacks could be reduced following a draft ruling from the Australian Tax Office.