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Solaris strikes $400m FUM

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2008
... Earnshaw. Instead, he said the firm's out-performance is linked to the ownership structure of the business. "Incentive is paramount. The sense of ownership in this business drives us to excel at what we all enjoy doing - outperforming the benchmark," ...

Australian Ethical HQ wins Banksia award

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2008
... the art sustainable office, whilst never forgetting that the productivity and comfort of the people who work there is paramount," said Howard Pender, executive director of Australian Ethical. Features of the refurbishment include external wall insulation ...

New tech counters terrorist attacks

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2008
... up and deal with these volumes, have high accuracy and keep the number of alerts to a manageable amount is therefore paramount." The firm claims HotScan Plus is currently deployed by banks in Australia and filters approximately half of the world's foreign ...

Advisers change tack on life insurance

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2008
... Laura Halbert, ING Australia marketing and communications manager, said technology and more efficient functionality are paramount to getting adviser to sell more insurance. "Technology is certainly becoming more important, as the application process ...

Govt moves in on legacy products

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2008
... legacy products imposes costs and risks on both the industry and investors. However, transparency and fairness must be of paramount consideration in developing a mechanism to protect the interests of investors," said Sherry. In June last year, the federal ...

Compliance pushes SMSFs in new direction

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2007
... meant client selection - ensuring the right people were in a self managed super fund - not just compliance advice, was paramount when talking to would-be SMSF trustees, said Slattery. "Just because you've got money doesn't mean you should be in SMSFs. ...

It's all about value and risk: Tyndall

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
... exposed to any market correction. "A focus on value and awareness of the risk in markets trading at record levels is paramount, especially for investors transferring large amounts into superannuation to take advantage of the new super rules."

E-Trading goes platinum

... Hooker, EBS precious metals manager. He added, "Precious metals traders universally regard price and liquidity as being of paramount importance and we offer single screen access to global counterparties...so they can watch and trade the major global ...

Trilogy add new income trust product

... demand, that includes offering products with higher yields than average mortgage trusts. "Income and security will be paramount for these investors and Trilogy Fund Management will continue to develop innovative products to assist with the demand for ...

MetLife releases handbook for retirees

... educate more clients. "As Australia's aging population prepares for retirement, the role of a financial adviser has become paramount to ensuring financial security and freedom for retirees. This is why we are so committed to providing support to advisers," ...