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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2008
... 13,893.31. It slid 2.3 per cent on Monday to book its lowest close in two weeks. HONG KONG - Stocks rose, tracking firmer regional markets, with China's top offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC Ltd jumping nearly four per cent as high oil prices held ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2008
... private business barometer and survey. In company news, the Centro class action begins in the Federal Court in Melbourne. Regional Express Holdings Ltd announces third quarter results. Norfolk Group Ltd and Vodafone Australia report annual results. ABB ...

Zurich creates investment and life account role

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2008
... on the relationship between the firm and its key accounts. Langton previously worked at Asgard Wealth Solutions as NSW regional manager and, prior to that position, worked as national account manager at BT Wrap Services. "Zurich has decided to establish ...

Abu Dhabi opens investment doors

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2008
... teaching hospital. It's understood that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adic), which was established in 1977 to focus on regional and domestic investments now aims to act more like an investment bank. Plans to own capital to fund a minority of its ...

Apostle launches global small-mid cap fund

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
... managed by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, with the remainder managed by Highclere International Investors providing regional exposure to Europe and Asia Pacific. Highclere International Investors uses a long only investment strategy to invest ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
... since January 10. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks slipped, in line with Shanghai's index, as cautious investors shrugged off regional gains and offloaded shares, but Hutchison Whampoa jumped after a broker upgrade. The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.08 per ...

Wayne the nation builder

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2008
... three new investment funds designed to fix infrastructure, health and education while also kick starting Australia's regional financial hub ambitions. Superannuation however has been largely left alone except for a few operational initiatives like winding ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2008
... counter offer for St George, or at least be looking to other acquisitions," Ms Saly said. "We're seeing those smaller regional lenders benefit from any potential further acquisitions in the sector, so a lot of talk for Bendigo and Adelaide Banks, and ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2008
... points, in a week shortened by national holidays. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks fell 1.52 per cent, tracking losses in regional markets, as investors fretted over the outlook for China's economy after Vice Premier Wang Qishan said inflation was the country's ...

Advisers endorse rural insurance top guns

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2008
... Aviva, Asteron and CommInsure after they were identified as leaders in providing risk insurance to primary producers and regional businesses. The financial planning subsidiary of Rabobank, RFA commissioned DEXX&R to review nine insurance providers on ...