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Global REITs on the go: ipac

AXA-owned ipac is talking up global property, but not just any property and not just with anyone, quick to point out that it is choosing its partners carefully as it tilts more of its allocation to global REITs.

Know thy market: Deloitte

The buying power of the baby boomer generation is undeniable but the latest Deloitte survey found the industry should adopt new ways to address the needs of this market.

Ten days or less to act on requests: ASFA

Super funds should take action within 10 days of receiving requests to transfer superannuation benefits, according to guidelines just released by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).

Coin software signs up Asteron and ANZ

Coin Software has signed major contracts to provide financial planning software to Asteron and ANZ Financial Planning.

Westpac flags billion dollar play in residential REIT

Westpac is planning a billion dollar plus shopping spree in domestic residential property and has launched the first residential real estate investment trust (REIT) in Australia.

ING lists healthcare property trust

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2006
ING Real Estate will list a real estate healthcare trust on the ASX this month, investing in hospitals, laboratories and other health sector properties.

Finsia surges ahead to 20,000 members

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2006
The Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) has surged ahead following its successful merger and plans to now ramp up its efforts to be the definitive representative of financial services professional standards, education and integrity.

Tax reform calls often about welfare not tax: Costello

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2006
Even before the Government's 400 page Tax Inquiry report has been printed, the Treasurer is working hard to manage the expectations coming out of it.

Gen X and Y oblivious to super choice: Max Super

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2006
Generation X and Y consumers don't understand superannuation and are reluctant to exercise choice, mainly through ignorance, according to a Max Super survey that it says will add weight to proposed super changes to be submitted to government next week.

HFA CEO to score $65.9 million in ASX listing

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2006
MFS Limited shareholders are to vote on a proposal to pay HFA chief executive officer Spencer Young approximately $65.9 million as part of the company's ASX listing.