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Dow Jones launches Aussie dividend index

Index giant Dow Jones has added an Australian version to its suite of dividend-focused indices with this month's launch of the Dow Jones Australia Select Dividend 30 Index. The Select Dividend 30 Index will follow the performance of the 30 highest dividend-yielding ...

AFS partners to Evolve its XPLAN tools

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2006

... focused on leveraging the power of the software to achieve the best outcomes for each unique client. "Our company has a unique focus on back office systems. We believe that by maximising the efficiency of back office and support functions, financial ...

IUS appoints group risk manager

KATE HAGE | WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2006

Group income protection insurance provider IUS has recruited a manager of group risk to its life insurance team. Damon Purkiss, formerly assistant manager institutional business for MetLife, will take on the role, focusing on product development, pricing ...

MISs distort agribusiness sector: McGauran

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2006

Federal Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran has joined calls from some in the agriculture industry to curb the involvement of managed investment schemes chasing a tax break through the sector. Speaking to ABC's NewsRadio yesterday afternoon, McGauran ...

Bellwether appoints former VFMC CEO

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2006

Boutique fund manager Bellwether Partners has appointed a former Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) chief executive officer as non-executive chairman of the Bellwether Partners Limited Investment Committee. Stephen Taylor has been appointed ...

VFMC gives Watson Wyatt the nod

HAMISH MADDEN | THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2006

... investment team, driven by a changing mandate and a new strategy for the organisation. VFMC restructured its team along three key focus lines - strategy, alpha and beta and Bone said the organisation will be looking to appoint more people to support ...

Reverse mortgages require proper planning: IAA

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2006

... still only represent about 1.5 per cent. This low value of the mortgage loan book is why most of the major lenders don't focus on reverse mortgages too much, creating the opportunity for the smaller operators who now dominate the market, he said. "But ...

Fund managers tentative on global outlook

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2006

... fund managers have become less sure-footed. Despite this, Russell has implored investors to maintain their positions and focus on the long term. "Markets will always fluctuate and investors need to ensure they retain a disciplined long-term investment ...

Credit Suisse adds to distribution management team

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2006

Credit Suisse has announced the appointment of a new director, channel management and direct sales in asset management. Craig Mowll will step into the position and, along with the head of the institutional sales business, John Maragiannis, will spearhead ...

Finsia and ASX to educate advisers on listed products

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2006

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia) today announced the launch of a new training program focused on listed financial products. Research undertaken by the ASX and published in 2005 found that ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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