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Superannuation

The SPAA has criticised the ATO for the way it handles new SMSFs in its Super Fund Look Up system, claiming that new SMSFs do not appear to be compliant....

Editorial

Count Financial has reported a strong resurgence in profit for the first half....

People & Products

Count Financial appoints Deloitte actuarial leader Andrew Gale as its new chief executive....

Financial planning

The worst of the global financial crisis may be over, but the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority says it is too early to drop the regulatory guard....

Financial planning

Centric chairman Philip Kelly spoke with Lucinda Beaman about the financial services industry and his plans for 2010....

Financial planning

Russell Investments research has attempted to broaden the active versus passive investing debate, outlining five key factors investors should consider when deciding which...

Financial planning

Centric’s new chief, former Hillross MD John McMurdo, has been handed a business revived from its debt woes, and will be tasked with getting its growth targets back on tr...

Editorial

The group's latest financial results reveal the extent to which the company suffered during the financial crisis....

People & Products

Steven Munchenberg has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA), starting from March 8....

Financial planning

US President Barack Obama has continued his campaign to rein in the activities of his country’s financial institutions, and is now looking to limit financial sector conso...

Financial planning

A strong December quarter sees Equity Trustees post a better than forecast half-year result....

Financial planning

FIIG points to the fact that two successive reports have recommended the clearing of regulatory red tape....

Funds management

While seed capital for hedge funds has become thin on the ground, there remain opportunities for existing players....

Financial planning

The Institute of Actuaries has disagreed with a central thrust of the Cooper Review – the emergence of a smaller industry made up of mega-funds....

Financial planning

Women in Finance NSW will start off the New Year with a new outlook, along with a name change and a fresh image for 2010....

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