Daily economic round-upBY PETER BELL | THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2006 12:26PMABS international trade data shows that Australia's trade imbalance increased in October by $535 million on the revised September figure to tally to a deficit of $1.26 billion. |
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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM
|Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.
Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase
|Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.
MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper
|MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.
Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay
|Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.
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Rethinking default design in a changing market environment
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Blake Briggs
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Since becoming chief executive, Blake Briggs has renewed the Financial Services Council's influence, expanded the membership base, and strengthened its policy and advocacy credentials. Karren Vergara writes.
