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Zurich launches heart awareness campaign

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2009
Zurich is launching a heart health awareness campaign directed at financial advisers to help clients learn about heart-related diseases risks. Men fare worse than women with this distorted perception on their health status, according to results released ...

Ascalon adds hedge fund boutique

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2009
... investment model has been under development for many years. "Having access to Ascalon's experience and knowledge means we can focus on the business of investing and research," he said. "The time we have spent with one of Ascalon's existing boutiques ...

Mercer restructures outsourcing business, Walters exits

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2009
... has been given more responsibility and will now manage marketing. In a statement, Mercer said the outsourcing business' focus had shifted towards member acquisition and development to become more competitive in the superannuation market. The outsourcing ...

Companies get proactive on corp governance

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2009
Perennial Value Management's investment clout and the industry's growing focus on executive remuneration are prompting listed company chairmen to become more proactive in explaining their corporate governance policies. John Murray, managing director ...

Fiducian improves online platform

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2009
... reduction in direct client enquiries, however this is secondary in the strategic design of Fiducian Online - our primary focus will continue to be on providing online services which support the adviser in running their business," said head of operations ...

FTSE and ASFA set after-tax world alight

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
Index provider FTSE and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) have created a series of indices that will, for the first time, compare fund manager performance on an after-tax basis, following calls from super fund trustees that ...

ABN AMRO morphs into RBS Morgans

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
... recently opened in Melbourne and regional Queensland, with another planned for next month. "Growth will continue to be a focus for us, and we are targeting all states of Australia," Sheahan said. RBS and RBS Morgans combined have the largest research ...

Super funds do more for community

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
... events include small business seminars, workshops, conferences, launches, forums and exhibitions. "In 2009, there is a clear focus on helping SMEs thrive in tough economic times and following the examples of those businesses making positive gains despite ...

Cambridge Strategy opens shop in Sydney

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
... institutional investor, which was seen by the firm as a first step to build a larger business in Australia. "The initial focus of our entry into the market is the institutional super schemes. However, over time our desire will be to make our offerings ...

Westpac moves to wholly own Ascalon

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
... director at private equity firm Kaplan Equity, said the decision to sell its shareholding reflects the firm's desire to focus on private equity investment on the logistics sector where it is assessing several opportunities. Ascalon Capital Managers provides ...