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Don't gamble with personal insurance: AXA

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2006
Australians seem only too happy to invest in Lotto and gamble with personal insurance, something AXA finds puzzling considering how unlikely it is a Lotto win will be there to support them when their income can't. Statistically, it's no small gamble. ...

MDRT shifts staff to meet regional focus

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2006
... Dollar Round Table (MDRT) has announced several staff movements to bring the organisation into line with its new regional focus. Australian chairman, Ross Vanderwolf, will step into a new role as MDRT Oceania chairman, where he will represent the Australian ...

High net worth tax crack down

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
... arrangements that use tax havens and countries with bank secrecy to identify attempts to avoid Australian tax obligations. The focus on the improper use of tax havens is reflected in Project Wickenby," he added. The Commissioner said senior company executives ...

Big tax hits drive after-tax reporting

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
... of tax that emanates from these investments, said Vanguard Investments Australia's head of retail, Robin Bowerman. "The focus in reporting has been more on cost, which is good, but the biggest cost most pay is tax," he said. "For people on upper marginal ...

St Andrew's grows in leaps and bounds

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
HBOS Australia's wealth and insurance business St Andrew's Australia reported a 95 per cent increase in revenue with profits up 147 per cent on last year's bottom line. St Andrews also reported funds under management and advice were up 13 per cent annualised ...

Schroders welcomes new CEO

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2006
Schroder Investment Management Australia has announced the promotion of a new chief executive officer with the outgoing head taking up a regional management role. Greg Cooper will leave his role as Schroders head of product, Asia Pacific, take up the ...

Fortia builds on experience

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2006
... to help drive its development ambitions. Long time industry stalwart John Cooper has been appointed to the board. He will focus on driving development opportunities, construction contract management, infrastructure investments and seeking new property ...

HFA goes from strength to stronger profits

... results as a public company and I am happy to report that the business is performing extremely well. We will continue to focus on our core strengths in product development and distribution to drive the growth of the funds and assets under management," ...

BT Wrap blasts through $25bn

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2006
... of six new funds; as well as DIY super administration service. "We expect the strong flows to continue as we maintain our focus on improving the features and functionality of the wrap offer to our advisers. The aim is to offer a flexible and efficient ...

IOOF rationalises and re-brands dealer group

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2006
... in October. Existing brands Winchcombe Carson and Financial Partnership will be integrated under the new banner, with a focus on building retail distribution. The new entity also features revised dealer terms including equity participation and a new ...