Super scheme costly but popular
01 March 2005
While the Federal Government’s superannuation co-contribution scheme is costing it millions in expenses, Assistant Treasurer Mal Brough is adamant the policy will not be shelved…
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De Castries: trials and opportunities
15 February 2005
Axa CEO Henri de Castries paid a brief visit to his far-flung Australian operations last week, and took the time to explain just how hard it is to run a large international financial services group…
Super choice attracts some tension
15 February 2005
As the industry prepares for workers to have the right to choose where their compulsory superannuation payments will be invested from July 1, the regulators are issuing…
Vamos: stop bagging financial reform
08 February 2005
Financial services companies have been told to stop “bagging” the industry’s governing legislation to their foreign counterparts…
Super $65 million ready to move
08 February 2005
About $65 million of superannuation assets are likely to move as the industry changes shape following the introduction of choice of fund in July this year…
Planners urged 'go young'
01 February 2005
A survey shows many young people would consider financial advice in spite of their modest resources, thereby presenting business expansion opportunities for brokers…
Super industry pushes for zero super surcharge
01 February 2005
The superannuation industry is pressuring the Federal Government on tax cuts, with three key groups pushing for action on the high income earners’ surcharge and an extension…
FPA launches course accreditation
01 February 2005
The Financial Planning Association intends to assess the quality of its members’ entry-level financial planning courses…
Super choice panel announced
07 December 2004
A five-person independent advisory committee will assist the Australian Taxation Office with the Federal Government’s superannuation “choice of fund” education campaign…
Co-contribution grows
07 December 2004
More than 17% of low and middle income-earners will receive a Federal Government co-contribution to their superannuation, according to official figures for 2003/04…
New president for AFA
16 November 2004
Michael Murphy has been named President of the Association of Financial Advisers, taking over from Robin Yates – and he’s getting straight down to business…
Genetic tests increase
16 November 2004
The most common genetic test by local life insurers is for hereditary haemochromatosis, an inherited disorder in which iron accumulates in the blood…
Disclosure guide released
09 November 2004
A guide covering rebates and related payments to help improve remuneration practices in financial services and planning has been has been published…
Genetic testing under fire
09 November 2004
An Australian National University survey shows only 50% of people are aware that genetic testing information is used in insurance underwriting…
AFA considers merger
09 November 2004
The Association of Financial Advisers has dropped hints at its annual conference about a merger with other industry associations…
FPA releases annual report
02 November 2004
The Financial Planning Association of Australia has released its annual report, with Chairman Steven Helmich describing the previous 12 months…
Planned happiness
26 October 2004
An industry survey has found 88% of financial planners’ clients have rated their financial plans as “good” or “very good” – quite a contrast from last year’s “shadow shopping” report…
Life insurance? Who, me?
26 October 2004
Another new survey has found that people don’t like thinking about death or disability – and that’s why fewer than one-third of Australians aged 18-59 have a life insurance policy…
Aussie Unity diversifies
19 October 2004
Australian Unity’s new CEO wants to move the mutual away from its focus on health insurance to concentrate more on general insurance, funds management, retirement villages…
Mulcahy puts the boot in
12 October 2004
Suncorp Metway Chief Executive John Mulcahy has been getting stuck into the allfinanz and bancassurance concepts…