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Superannuation

Double-digit returns despite recent setbacks: Intech

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2006
Intech Investment Consultants is tipping that superannuation funds will return 14.8 per cent to their members for the 2005/06 financial year, the third consecutive year of double digit returns.

Depreciation changes boost property investment

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2006
One of the hidden surprises in the recent Federal Budget was changes to property investment depreciation rules.

ME-IFS merger just the end of the beginning: Weaven

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2006
The merger of Members Equity (ME) and Industry Funds Services (IFS) might be the beginning of the end for IFS, but for industry funds it's just the end of the beginning.

Dow Jones launches Aussie dividend index

Index giant Dow Jones has added an Australian version to its suite of dividend-focused indices with this month's launch of the Dow Jones Australia Select Dividend 30 Index.

Funds SA appoints new chief

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2006
Funds SA has announced the appointment of a new chief executive to head up the organisation.

Westpac warned for misleading advertising

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2006
Westpac Banking Corporation has been rapped over the knuckles and will review its advertising after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) deemed an advertising campaign misleading.

International funds on the up: Lonsec

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2006
Lonsec's large cap international equity sector review has named five funds as highly recommended as well as affirming a general improvement in the sector.

Parl committee to review entire super industry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2006
Yet another parliamentary inquiry is to review the structure of the superannuation industry, but even a cursory glance at the latest terms of reference means this committee is on a political mission.

Property syndicate closes fully subscribed in just 5 days

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2006
Residential property funds management is starting to emerge as a high-end investment opportunity with the latest syndicate closing fully subscribed within a week.

AFS partners to Evolve its XPLAN tools

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2006
Australian Financial Services (AFS) has enlisted the services of niche technology business Evolve Logic to help customise its XPLAN financial planning software platform.