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Superannuation

ING and St George top online savings account survey

ING's Direct Savings Maximiser, Direct Business Optimiser and St George's directsaver have been named the top three online service account (OSA) providers based on customer satisfaction, according to the latest Investment Trends survey.

Investec Australia buys NM Rothschild

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2006
Specialist investment bank Investec Bank Australia yesterday said it signed a heads of agreement to acquire NM Rothschild & Sons (Australia).

ASIC shadow shopping: the good, the bad and the ugly

The much-anticipated shadow shopping survey conducted by ASIC post-choice has revealed that around 80 per cent of financial advisers gave 'reasonable advice' or better, but an unacceptably high 20 per cent made consumers worse-off.

Lonsec says big brand small caps are back

KATE HAGE  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2006
Research and ratings group, Lonsec have completed a review of 24 funds, which included small cap funds, micro cap focused funds and a mid cap focused fund, that has resulted in three upgrades and four downgrades.

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.