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Super 'too scary' to view post-GFC

ONE in three people are too scared to look at their superannuation balance after the global financial crisis wreaked havoc in investment markets.

NAB unlikely to appeal ACCC rejection

ANALYSTS say NAB is unlikely to appeal the competition watchdog's rejection of its revised $13.3 billion bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings.

Global economic recovery slowing

GLOBAL economic recovery is slowing at a greater rate than expected, although another recession remains unlikely, according to the OECD.

ACCC close to NAB AXA decision

THE competition watchdog is set to make ts final decision on National Australia Bank Ltd and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings' $13.3 billion merger.

Fosters rejects $2.7b wine offer

FOSTER'S Group Ltd has received and rejected a non-binding proposal to buy its Treasury Wine Estates wine assets for $2.3 billion to $2.7 billion.

Economy 'headed for boom'

AUSTRALIA'S economy will be strong and is on the upswing for a boom within the next decade, as long as mining remains strong, a leading economist says.

Mining tax's $8 billion shortfall

THE Gillard government's proposed mining tax faces an $8 billion shortfall in revenue, according to a confidential report, The Australian newspaper says.

Money can buy you happiness: study

THEY say money can't buy happiness. They're wrong.

Cheap staff cost more in long run

TRAVIS Williams started Box and Dice software after failing to find a software solution to manage his clients in the real estate business.

Dads want gadgets, not jocks

FORGET socks and jocks, dads want electronic gadgets and more expensive gifts for Father's Day this year.