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Superannuation

Criminal charges brought against former NAB traders

ASIC has brought criminal charges against former NAB option traders, Luke Duffy, David Bullen, Vincent Ficarra and Gianni Gray.

Government announces review into small superannuation funds

The minister for revenue and assistant treasurer Mal Brough has released a discussion paper reviewing the provision of pensions in small superannuation funds.

Count earnings climb with boost by planners

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2005
Count Financial Ltd lifted its forecasts for full year earnings, boosted by the increasing popularity of its financial planners.

ANZ sticks to earnings forecasts

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2004
ANZ Banking Group today stuck to its earnings guidance for the 2005 financial year, but said competition would continue to place pressure on margins.

Carnegie Wylie picks up Sovereign

Corporate advisory group Carnegie Wylie and Company (CWC) have concluded discussions to fully purchase asset consultants Sovereign Investment Research.

Print Super launches public offer vehicle

Print Super, also known as the Print Industry Superannuation Fund will open its doors to all comers with a new public offer vehicle dubbed 'mychoice.'

APRA to become more aggressive and sceptical

As APRA disqualifies another director in relation to the HIH fiasco, its chairman Dr John Laker said the chances of another HIH occurring would significantly be reduced under a more stringent prudential environment.

Transactional banking goes rural

Rabobank will offer the rural market transactional banking services via a specifically designed banking facility called One account.

Equity Trustees on top in fixed interest

Managed funds research house InvestorWeb has released its annual fixed interest sector review with the Equity Trustees- PIMCO fixed interest products receiving 'exceptional buy' recommendations.

Optus and Vodafone finalise $700m 3G joint venture

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 19 NOV 2004
The race is on to see which of Australia's biggest telecommunications companies will be the first to launch third generation (3G) network services to its customers.