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Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2006
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open softer following a weaker Wall Street lead. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0718 AEDT, the December share price index contract was down six points at 5,420. Today, John Fairfax Holdings holds its annual ...

Financial services exports trailing economy

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2006
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and International Security Kevin Rudd has unveiled a plan to promote Australia as an Asia hub and boost financial services exports, saying we are missing a potential growth opportunity. Speaking to the Investment ...

New hedge fund managers need the right skills: AIMA

The country's $22 billion hedge funds industry will continue to grow at phenomenal rates, but the challenge is to ensure new hedge fund managers have the right skills, said the Alternative Investment Management Association's (AIMA) chairman Kim Ivey. ...

Australian financial services globally competitive: Axiss

Axiss Australia has just released its latest benchmark report highlighting Australia as a globally competitive and attractive financial services centre while also being named the World's most resilient economy for the fourth consecutive year. Axiss ...

Johnston to head Axiss Australia

Invest Australia has appointed Gary Johnston as executive manager of its financial services division Axiss Australia. Johnston steps into his new role with extensive financial services knowledge and solid international policy experience having been ...

Russell launches aggressive international shares fund

Multi-manager firm Russell Investment Group has this week announced the launch of a new aggressive international shares fund. The Russell World Equity Fund uses three international equity managers. MFS has been given a target allocation of 40% as has ...

Broking houses downgrade CBA after full year result

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2004
Broking houses were marking down their earnings estimates for Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 2005 after Wednesday's full year earnings fell short of market expectations. Chief executive David Murray unveiled a whopping 28% rise in CBA\'s full year ...

Costello announces appointments to FSAC

The Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced the appointments of Axiss Australia executive general manager David Kent and AXA Asia-Pacific Holdings group chief executive Les Owen to the Financial Sector Advisory Council (FSAC). He also announced ...

Westpac to restructure staff constituency to simplify technology processes

Westpac has today announced that a significant number of staff would be reassigned in an effort to simplify its technological process and improve customer service. Westpac hope to reduce the number of staff in business loan centres in March to about ...

Axiss to merge with Invest Australia: Costello

Axiss Australia will continue its operations as a distinct division of Invest Australia in the Department of Industry Tourism and Resources, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced. Following news of the departure of Axiss chief executive Les ...