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ACCC sounds online fraud alarm

REGULATORY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2010
... marketed advance fee fraud, making this the most complained about scam category in 2009," Kell said. Online scams are the focus for the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce's 2010 Fraud Week campaign. The campaign, Online Offensive-Fighting Fraud Online ...

Russell in hiring spree, Elkins departs

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2010
... follows Linda Elkins' recent decision to leave after four years with the firm. A press statement said that Elkins wants to focus her career on her passion for individual member communications and financial literacy. Meanwhile, Russell's director of superannuation ...

Introducing Chris Condon Fin Services

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2010
... in an advisory capacity. Condon has named his firm Chris Condon Financial Services. He confirmed that the business will focus on providing advice and acting as an intermediary for institutional investors looking for an expert to map their strategies ...

Russell ups alternatives exposure

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2010
... allow investors to implement these alternatives strategies, Russell has launched three new sector funds with an alternatives focus. The Russell Commodities Fund gives investors access to actively managed opportunities within the sector. The fund invests ...

Trader's market

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2010
What's the trouble with Wall Street? It can't seem to make its mind these past three days - down, up, down. US equity indices closed lower last night after rising the day before and falling before the day before. Just writing that sentence has gotten ...

IOOF gains $225m in net inflows

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2010
... Super investment executive, Dan Farmer, as Australian equities portfolio manager during the half year. The group's main focus in the past six months has been the transition of its IOOF Global One platform into more contemporary group platforms. During ...

OAMPS hires former AXA manager

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2010
OAMPS Insurance Brokers has appointed former state manager of Victoria and Tasmania at AXA Australia, Michael Meysztowicz, as general manager of the firm's life division. Prior to his role as state manager, Meysztowicz managed AXA's Discovery program ...

Planners can fix their poor public image

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2010
... have only themselves to blame for their poor public image but this creates the opportunity to turn things around if they focus on how they contribute to the community and deliver a consistent public message. Richard Klipin, chief executive of the Association ...

London exchange signs deal with FactSet

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2010
... now considered one of the most important data sets for financial services companies, particularly following an increased focus on counterparty exposure in testing market conditions. A recent survey by Tower Group showed that 43 per cent of firms now ...

Vanguard ETFs reach $100m mark

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2010
Vanguard Investments Australia's exchange traded funds (ETFs) has exceeded $100 million under management, just 10 months after their launch. Launched in May 2009, the Vanguard range of ETFs includes the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS); the ...