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Superannuation

Gates wide open for fee-for-service: MLC

In a bold move to answer the clarion call for a more transparent and flexible adviser fee structure, the largest platform provider in the country, National/MLC, has launched a 'fee for service' version of its flagship MasterKey product.

Industry super funds trump retail master trusts, again

Research commissioned by Industry Fund Services (IFS) shows that industry super funds continue to outperform retail master trusts.

BOC Gas Super breaks $500m while closing mandates

BOC Gases Superannuation Fund has broken through the $500 million barrier as it puts in place their implemented consulting deal with Intech by shifting $350 million across to the consultant.

More direct property and an RSE for MTAA Super

MTAA Super has bought a 50 per cent stake in The Met Centre at 60 Margaret Street in Sydney's CBD, while it has also just achieved its RSE license.

Aviva add medical advice to illness cover

In a bid to increase the take up of critical illness cover in Australia, Aviva is offering customers medical reviews and diagnoses about their conditions and treatment options.

Super benefits buried under gobbledygook

Thousands of dollars in superannuation savings from 'super splitting' and 'transition to retirement' legislation might all come to nought unless you or your financial planner understand the jargon involved.

Thirty dealer groups up for $300m in Westpoint recovery

Of the 75 to 100 financial advisers implicated in the Westpoint saga, class actions to recover $300 million are likely to centre on as few as 30 adviser groups, according to class action firm Slater & Gordon.

RBC Dexia scores FOHF mandate

RBC Dexia Investor Services has been awarded the right to manage the new fund of hedge funds business for PKB Privatbank AG of Switzerland.

IFSA/Deloitte launch Future Leaders Award

Wealth management peak body IFSA and accounting giant Deloitte have banded together to launch the inaugural Future Leaders Award, in hopes of discovering fresh talent who will help address the financial services industry's burning issues.

SG is a tax: Tax Inquiry

The just-announced tax inquiry may lead to the unthinkable - an attack on the 9 per cent Super Guarantee (SG).