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29 March 2012 • By • 1 min read

Super funds reverse 2011 losses: report

Despite Australia's super funds experiencing a solid start to 2012, the impact of the GFC is still likely to impact on the sector.Australian ...

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ASIC releases unlisted property benchmarks

ASIC has released a number of new disclosure initiatives for Australia's unlisted property schemes.ASIC has turned its attention to Australia's ...

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Futuro exits unlikely: Bashford

Futuro departures are improbable as advisers remain highly supportive of the group's decision to sell 10 per cent to AMP.Advisers at Futuro ...

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Capital gains tax stopping fund mergers

A survey shows members could be taxed at least $400 if super funds merge.The uncertainty on capital gains tax (CGT) relief is stopping many ...

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Australians fear poor retirement

Concern about post-retirement has risen to 42 per cent of people who do not use a financial adviser.Despite using a financial planner, almost ...

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Investors must become outcome-oriented

Funds have to listen to members to find out what they want, rather than what the theories say should happen.Superannuation investors are too heavily ...

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A broader mandate

A permanently more volatile investment climate might require a rethink of institutional investment strategies, portfolio managers say.At the recent ...

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The great divide

Introducing exemptions to opt-in could have a dramatic impact on the relationship between the retail and industry fund sectors.For a moment it looked ...

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SPAA conforms with opt-in decision

Members of SPAA will be exempt from the FOFA opt-in obligations with the revision of the industry body's code of conduct.The Self-Managed Super Funds ...

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Wealth managers step up FOFA contact

Australian wealth management firms have become more vigilant in communicating FOFA changes to their advisers. A number of Australian wealth ...

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