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Tyndall sees off fundie frenzy

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2007
Tyndall's focus on staff consistency, clear plan of attack and strength in implementation were the key aspects driving its doubling of profits in the last year, according to managing director, Brett Himbury. Himbury said that while business itself was ...

Grange Securities hires ex-Westpac property head

... Finance team and develop our Australian business," said Grange's managing director and country head Glenn Willis. "Richard's focus will be on providing leading edge real estate and property finance solutions to our clients," he added. Michelle Baltaz ...

Rainmaker award votes nearing 6,000

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2007
... closes on May 18 2007," said Rainmaker managing director, Christopher Page. Page said the awards are part of the Symposium's focus on how to build financial services brands and create marketing campaigns that actually work. "Marketing, sales and branding ...

Funeral funds a picture of health

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
... planners and direct retail sales," Walsh said. "Through solid investment management, quality people and products, and a niche focus, Lifeplan has consistently improved its market share of the Australian funeral bond market."

It's all about value and risk: Tyndall

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
... Hobart said the current Australian equities market was fully priced and "very stock specific". "In the current environment a focus on value in markets, and individual stocks within it, makes sense as this is a proven defensive strategy for investors. ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2007
... the June share price index contract was trading up 16 points to 6336. National carrier Qantas is likely to be today's main focus in equities news, with shares in the airline expected to plummet in the wake of the failed takeover bid. However, today fertiliser ...

AFA launches third annual rising star awards

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2007
... "The judges are looking for the best, and the AFA will ensure that the elements that make up our rising star - processes, focus, strategies, outcomes - are made available to all of our members. That is the nature of the AFA." ING's head of marketing ...

Skandia appoints ex-Suncorp exec

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2007
... officer of Skandia, said, "The decision to expand the Skandia executive team and appoint Felicity & clearly demonstrates our focus on continuing to build our brand awareness and grow market share." "Felicity's considerable experience in the areas of ...

Public equity under pressure

... culturally, encourage them to be competitive and different." Better regulation means more headroom for the chief executive to focus on running the business. "Once you impair the leadership, you really impair the [company's] performance and that's the ...

Over Fifty Group ends commercial mortgages

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2007
... Australian Stock Exchange said no impact was anticipated on FY07 and FY08 results. The statement said the Over Fifty Group would focus on core activities around the financial and lifestyle needs of Australia's ageing population in areas where the business ...