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The Government has used its response to the Henry Review of taxation to wind back some of the super contributions cap measures announced in the last Budget....

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The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Treasurer Wayne Swan have made clear the policies that will not see the light of day while the Rudd Government remains in term....

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The financial services industry has given the Federal Government’s response to the Henry Review of Taxation a mixed welcome, with most welcoming the proposed changes to s...

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Professional Investment Holdings announces intention to merge with listed insurance funding company....

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The findings of a new Deloitte survey run counter to the recommendations expected in the Henry Review....

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The latest AMP Natsem report has pointed to the benefits of lifting the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent....

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Questions remain over the ability of financial advisers employed by financial product manufacturers to meet the fiduciary duty requirements proposed as part of the Rudd G...

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Macquarie has reported a 21 per cent increase in full-year net profit....

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A battle for the hearts and minds of agribusiness MIS investors has been raging following Forest Enterprises Australia’s entry into administration and receivership....

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Standard & Poor's has assigned a 'sell' rating to the AMP Capital Small Companies Fund following the announcement that the fund's portfolio manager will resign in June....

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Switching from commissions-based remuneration to flat fees can be a "huge mental shift" for some advisers, but Elixir Consulting managing director Sue Viskovic warns that...

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ANZ’s acquisition of ING Australia has delivered a positive outcome to the banking group’s wealth management bottom line....

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