Editorial

Challenging the myths surrounding default superannuation funds

Several myths have recently been propagated in relation to default superannuation funds and these demand a response, writes the Minister for Superannuation, Senator Nick ...

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Mariner loss of $44.8 million in half-year results

Mariner Financial has signalled it will reduce head count by 10 per cent and continue asset sales to raise funds to continue paying off debt...

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Regulatory Storm on its way

IT now transpires that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission did receive four complaints relating to Storm Financial in the period 2006 to 2007. Trouble is...

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Your reputation is a valuable asset

OVER the past several years the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has, on its members’ behalf, run a substantial promotional campaign on the ‘value of advice’. This ha...

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Fiducian announces half-year profit

Dealer group Fiducian has reported a profit and improved dividend for the half year to December 2008, despite a 21 per cent fall in operating revenue and a market downtur...

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ANZ's Asia Pacific strategy drives profit

Update points to profit of around 14 per cent on the back of strong Asia Pacific performance....

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Prime posts considerable decline in profit

Will not pay dividends for the half-year period....

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Centro posts loss but points to restructuring benefits

Posts loss but extends CEO contract....

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IAG posts reduced first half profit

But written premiums up 1.8 per cent....

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Agribusiness: Climbing up the investment food chain

The diverse agribusiness sector is experiencing both highs and lows in the current downturn, writes AMAL AWAD....

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Cleaning up after the Storm

Forget the fact that Storm Financial clients were paying hefty upfront fees, the collapse of the company represents a catalyst for the Federal Government to act on the qu...