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AMP comments on Moody's ratings downgrades

AMP has noted the ratings announcement made by Moody's in London overnight. In the announcement, senior debt guaranteed by AMP Group Holdings was downgraded to Baa1 from A3, and subordinated debt to Baa2 from Baa1. Moody's has lowered its ratings of ...

Platinum rates highly: Morningstar

... differentiation with other international equities funds is that Platinum has an absolute, rather than relative, returns focus, Morningstar said. This arises from a belief that prevention of capital loss is more relevant than benchmarking a particular ...

AMP announces AG Holdings settlement

... is in the interests of all parties," Mr Mohl said. "From AMP's perspective, bringing this matter to an end allows us to focus on issues including our demerger proposal."

Macquarie Office Trust reports 41% profit gain

WITH AAP | THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2003

... Jones said. Profits were boosted by an 81% tenant retention rate across its suite of properties. He said the trust would focus on offshore markets, particularly US office markets, to enhance investor returns. The trust released nearly 60,000 square metres ...

Macquarie Wrap reaches $7 billion milestone

... services for advisers within a core business that is very stable and mature." "Macquarie Wrap Solutions has always had a strong focus on consulting advisers, asking them what they want from a Wrap service and working hard to deliver on their priorities," ...

Inaugural Inspector General of Taxation appointed for five-year term

... with the system makes him an ideal new source of advice to Government and an effective advocate for taxpayers. "The sole focus of the Inspector-General will be on systemic tax administration matters rather than individual taxpayer issues, which will ...

ASIC to review accounting practices of 440 Australian entities

... abuse of the requirements will be liable for enforcement action. The surveillance program will also result in an increased focus on auditor compliance, ASIC said. "The assurance provided by the audit function is a crucial component for the integrity ...

ASFA welcomes Senate committee superannuation report

... Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) - Australia's peak superannuation industry body - has welcomed the general focus of the Senate Select Committee's report on planning for retirement. ASFA said its recommendations for a move towards ...

Morning market wrap: US bond selling extends to a fifth straight day

... confidence slumped to 76.6 in July from 83.5 the previous month, and contrary to expectations of a small rise. But, with the focus of the market square on new supply and additional data due later this week, bond yields continued to spiral higher. The ...

CARE Super continues purple patch with 4% returns on balanced option

CARE Super, a not-for profit superannuation fund catering to office-based employees, today announced that has returned a positive result to its members with a four per cent return through its default balanced option. "We are thrilled with CARE Super's ...

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WAM active strategy delivers 75.5%

MATTHEW WAI | 12:11PM

WAM Active (ASX: WAA), one of Wilson Asset Management's active listed investment companies, has recorded 75.5% in investment performance in the 12 months to 30 June 2026.

Entireti names former Perpetual chief as chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Entireti has named a former chief executive of Perpetual as chair of its board.

Super funds fail customer service test: SCA

KARREN VERGARA | 12:35PM

Superannuation funds are apathetic, dismissive and continue to fail members at the most basic service level, a new investigation from Super Consumers Australia (SCA) reveals, which slapped the industry with an overall failing grade on customer satisfaction.

KKR joins consortium to acquire ASX-listed Steadfast

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:15PM

Global investment firm KKR has joined a consortium, including Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group, as a co-lead investment partner to acquire ASX-listed general insurance broker Steadfast.

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