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Superannuation

NAB confirms UK commitment despite expected loss

National Australia Bank yesterday issued a profit warning on its UK operations but confirmed its commitment to the market amid speculation following the sale of its Irish banks - National Irish Bank and Northern Bank.

BT takes an environmentally friendly stance

BT Financial Group has joined the 2005 Carbon Disclosure Project, an environmentally driven global initiative designed to manage carbon emissions and climate change around the world.

Navigating a new link with E*Trade

E*Trade and Navigator will join together to offer an integrated share trading service for financial advisors through Navigator's platform.

Suncorp shares up after positive profit revision

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2005
Shares in Suncorp-Metway Ltd rocketed up more than four per cent after the Queensland-based bank upgraded its forecasts for its half-yearly results.

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.'