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APRA cracks down on lax regulatory reports

The trustees of over 300 superannuation funds face prosecution following moves by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to dissolve uncontactable superannuation funds, the industry regulator has announced. The proposed legal action relates ...

CBA expands adviser support for Financial Wisdom

... importance of Financial Wisdom and will be growing this part of our business through various service improvements and a focus on updating financial planners' skills and expertise and the support we provide.\"

ABN AMRO takes strategic stake in alternative investments manager

... packaging of high yield debt and equity instruments, and also manages a fund-of-hedge funds. "Absolute Capital has a distinct focus on debt oriented strategies and ABN AMRO's global origination, services and distribution capabilities will add a new dimension ...

Afternoon market wrap: Shares up as investors defy RBA rate hike

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2003
The Australian share market made steady gains throughout the day, boosted by a stronger banking sector as investors brushed off yesterday's hike in official interest rates. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 14.5 points higher at 3229.8 while the ...

ALP to announce retirement income goals soon

... Nick Sherry has told the Financial Standard that the two upcoming speeches by the ALP on its superannuation policy will focus primarily on retirement income goals and packages of assistance to consumers. He also reiterated the ALP's commitment to the ...

Midday Market Wrap: Banking sector boosts market

The Australian share market remained higher at noon, boosted by a stronger banking sector, as investors brush off yesterday's hike in official interest rates. By 1201 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 13.0 points higher at 3228.3 while the all ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares surge higher

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2003
The Australian share market bounded firmly ahead today, propelled by banks and key resources stocks as well as a rally by industrial heavyweight Brambles. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 27.6 points higher at 3215.3 while the all ordinaries index ...

Asteron boosts its sales and marketing team to drive growth

... manager - sales & marketing. Joining Asteron only four months ago, Mr Simpson will further strengthen Asteron's compliance focus, as well as to manage the FSR transition task for Asteron's two financial planning businesses. "We work in a dynamic and ...

MLIM appoints co-CIO

... Kim Tracey has taken on the role as senior fund manager in the Australian equities team. In his new role, Mr Maddox will focus on fixed income and multi-asset classes. MLIM managing director and now co-chief investment officer, Maurice O'Shannassy, will ...

Afternoon market wrap: Market closes firmer

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2003
The Australian share market ended firmer today, as resources powered higher and lifted indices despite a choppy overall market. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 17.6 points higher at 3187.7 while the all ordinaries index gained 16.4 points to 3196.7. ...