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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2011
Australian stocks look set to open higher despite mixed movements on international markets overnight. At 0707 AEST on Wednesday, the December share price index futures contract was 33 points at 4,078. Overnight, the Dow Jones closed just 7.65 points ...

Social media crises on the rise

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2011
The frequency and impact of companies encountering negative social media is on the rise according to a research survey, which found companies that aren't prepared for an online backlash suffer the most. Recently released research from Altimeter defined ...

Rice Warner clarifies $11 estimate

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
Rice Warner has moved to clear industry confusion by clarifying the analysis process used to estimate the $11 price tag on opt-in, in a submission to Minister Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten. In a letter submitted today, Rice Warner ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
... respectively. Westpac gained the most ground of the major retail banks, rising 2.8 per cent to $19.45. In the energy sector, Origin Energy added 19 cents, or 1.5 per cent, to $13.02 and Santos was up 22 cents, or two per cent, at $11.16. Professional ...

ASFA calls for rethink on contribution caps

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
Government policy on concessional contribution caps is causing significant difficulties to super funds members, according to The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. In a new submission to the Treasury, ASFA said the halving of concessional ...

ASIC bans adviser over deceptive conduct

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2011
A former Sydney-based financial adviser has been permanently banned from providing financial services after an ASIC investigation revealed he had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct. James Edward Maurice Rowe was banned after ASIC found he had ...

Christian Super launches e-coach

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2011
Christian Super has launched a new web-based product 'Financial Freedom E-Coach', to provide users with a range of money management coaching services. The new product was originally designed for Christian Super members but has been made available to ...

ANZ Wealth: phone-based advisers to help with opt-in

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2011
ANZ Wealth is rolling out phone-based advisers who will contact clients on behalf of advisers to assist in opt-in requirements and scalable advice pressures, with plans to raise planner numbers significantly. ANZ Wealth, which has the third largest ...

Snowball reports 3pc rise in profits following Shadforth merger

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2011
Financial advisory group Snowball has reported a 3% rise in profit to $26.9 million in its first combined results announcement following the completion of its merger with Shadforth. The two non-aligned groups formed a combined wealth management business ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2011
The Australian dollar powered to a three-week high above 106 US cents by noon, buoyed by strength in equity markets as risk sentiment firmed following a speech by the US Federal Reserve chairman. At 1200 AEST on Monday, the Australian dollar was trading ...