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09 December 2014 • By • 1 min read

Super contribution growth at seven-year high

Discretionary superannuation contributions have seen the “fastest growth” since June 2007, a report from the Financial Services Council (FSC) has ...

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Aussie Fintech named among world’s best

A global report has recognised four Australian companies, including a 'robo-advice' provider, as part of the ‘50 Best Fintech Innovators’ in the world

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UBS GAM chairman named Treasury secretary

The federal government has appointed former UBS Global Asset Management chairman and chief executive John Fraser as Treasury’s top public servant, ...

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FSI heralds product provider ‘paradigm shift’

The Financial System Inquiry has recommended placing new conduct obligations on the financial product manufacturing and distribution chain, alongside ...

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Changes to super borrowing recommended

The government should remove the exception to the general prohibition on direct borrowing for LRBAs by super funds, the FSI has argued in its final ...

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TWU Super appoints BNP Paribas custodian

BNP Paribas Securities Services has replaced NAB Asset Servicing as the custodian of TWU Super. The decision came after an "extensive" due ...

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Next global downturn ‘a long way off’

While plenty of economists are predicting a global recession in the year ahead, AMP chief economist Shane Oliver believes a downturn is more likely at ...

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Tread carefully with unlisted debt: Morningstar

Many retail investors are buying unlisted debt securities without fully investigating the accompanying risks, Morningstar was warned in a new report

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Lack of gender diversity ‘bad for business’

The dearth of senior female financial services executives is a drag on both shareholder returns and employee morale, a new report has found

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Investec acquires two NSW properties

Investec Australia Property Fund (IAPF) has acquired two new industrial properties in New South Wales for a joint purchase price of $26

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