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XPLAN in demand

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2006
IRESS, the parent of financial planning software provider XPLAN Technology, has reported its annual results, highlighting that the XPLAN model continues to gather pace with further growth expected as profitability ramps up. Adjusted profit for the group ...

St Andrew's grows in leaps and bounds

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
... straightforward products which offer good value for money. "We will also continue to leverage the experience and expertise of our parent HBOS plc in the UK, where bancassurance is a key component of the HBOS plc retail model, and insurance and investment ...

Thou shalt inherit an empty piggy bank

... box teaches kids essential budgeting and money allocation skills. And as an extra measure, Smith's invention comes with a parent's booklet which includes topics such as "how and when to teach your children about money, the art of dealing with pocket ...

BankWest supports young savers with high interest rate

BankWest is giving children more reason to accumulate wealth with a savings account that offers an eye catching monthly bonus interest rate of 10 per cent per annum. The HBOS-owned group claims the recently launched 'Kids' Bonus Saver' account beats ...

Super changes to cripple self-employed in retirement

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2006
The self-employed and business owners between 40 and 50 years of age have had their retirement plans hobbled by the Federal Government's proposed changes to super, according to Partners Superannuation Services. Director of Partners Superannuation Services ...

Flatmates to mortgage-mates

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2006
Shifting demographics and affordability are forcing young people to re-think their strategy for breaking into the housing market. According to a report published in this month's YourMortgage magazine, in recent years the once clear-cut picture of home ...

VFMC busted investing with tobacco giant

... servants' fund of Victoria, Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC), has been targeted for being invested in Altria, the parent company of Phillip Morris. It was reported that Victorian Premier Steve Bracks has come out in defence of VFMC saying ...

Morgan Stanley steps up local game

... in place, citing the fact that the local industry already boasts excellent domestic equities managers. Aligned with the parent group's investment style, the Australian equities products will be 'high conviction' funds with a relatively concentrated pool ...

UBS sets sights on global infrastructure

UBS Australia will be using the worldwide reach of its Swiss parent to offer Australian investors a slice of the global infrastructure market. UBS Global Asset Management has this week launched the UBS Global Infrastructure Securities Fund. The fund's ...

Allco adds two to team ahead of new products

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2006
... passive listed investment fund, Record Investments, which was listed in 2001 to invest in the junior loan and debt of the parent company.