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Thursday, 13 June 2013

Are you ready for a SMSF? Experts urge for caution and understanding

Australian self-managed superannuation fund professionals urge people to seek advice before establishing an SMSF, or risk inadequately preparing for their retirement. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Credit card fraud drops in Australia, despite rise in online shopping

Fraud on all Australian payment cards fell by 11% in 2012, following sustained efforts by financial institutions to counter card fraud schemes, new research finds. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Thursday, 06 June 2013

ASIC cancels registration of liquidator for lying to authorities about traffic offences

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has cancelled the registration of a former Sydney-based liquidator, after he was jailed earlier this year for lying to authorities about traffic offences. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Wednesday, 05 June 2013

Tax industry fights financial planners on push to delay reforms

The tax industry has urged the government to quickly pass new reforms which would place financial advisers giving tax advice under new regulations, following a last-minute push from advisers saying they haven't received enough time. by Patrick Stafford
 

Monday, 03 June 2013

iSelect to list on June 24 with predicted revenue of $122 million

Insurance comparison group iSelect has finally filed its prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, predicting earnings before interest, depreciation and tax of $30 million in the 2013 calendar year. by Patrick Stafford
 

AMP’s Shane Oliver the lone economist out of 25 tipping the RBA to cut rates tomorrow

Twenty four out of twenty five economists polled by Bloomberg expect the RBA to leave the cash rate on hold in June when it meets on Tuesday (June 4). by Larry Schlesinger
 

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Bank satisfaction among SMEs continues to fall: COSBOA holds Canberra talks on accessing credit

Small businesses are already disappointed with the major banks, but newly released survey results show the relationship between the big four and SMEs has soured even further. by Patrick Stafford
 

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

ASIC appeals court decision on Macquarie Bank’s $82.5 million Storm Financial payout on grounds of fairness

The Federal Court of Australia's decision to approve the $82.5 million settlement between 1050 former Storm Financial clients and Macquarie Bank has been appealed by ASIC. by Larry Schlesinger
 
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