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Life risk advisers endorse Zurich

... life risk segment and was the fastest growing insurer with over $100 million in in-force premium according to actuaries firm Plan for Life. As previously reported in Financial Standard, in mid-2006 the group plans to unveil a web-based life risk insurance ...

Weekly economic round-up

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) statement on monetary policy spelled out the bank's near-term insight for the domestic economy and the future trajectory of local interest rates. In the quarterly statement the RBA lowered its inflation forecast. ...

High yield mortgage funds score high ratings

While the Westpoint scandal has placed mortgage funds under the microscope, three high yield mortgage products have passed muster to get four-star ratings from S&P. Australian Unity High Yield Mortgage Trust, Australian Unity (Wholesale) High Yield ...

FPA readies for another dose of Dazza

After the success of their initial "Dazza" value of advice advertising campaign, the FPA is revving up for round two. According to the FPA, 34 per cent of investors who participated in a study had seen the initial "Dazza" campaign about the value of ...

ASIC moves forward with reverse mortgage calculator

With the proliferation of reverse mortgages, ASIC has launched a calculator to assist older Australians who are considering a reverse mortgage option. Mindful of the significant increase in reverse mortgage products now on the market - from three up ...

Macq Cash Management Trust swells to $12bn

Macquarie's Cash Management Trust has swollen to $12 billion in funds under management on the back of continued momentum, adding $1 billion in just the last seven months. Head Macquarie Adviser Services (MAS), Neil Roderick, said the support of advisers ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open slightly weaker, although another raft of domestic earnings should set the overall tone for the domestic bourse. US stocks are providing a slightly positive lead but weakness in base and precious metals, as well ...

Agribusiness commissions "too high"

The Australian Agribusiness Group (AAG) has called on the industry to reduce commissions charged for agribusiness projects, which can sometimes be as high as 15 per cent. "Today, commissions of 10 per cent to 15 per cent plus rebates for marketing activities ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open softer as further base and precious metal weakness again sets the tone for a poor local resources market. However, some major companies are announcing earnings results, which could be more of a focus for investors. ...

ASIC charges unlicensed advisers

In another classic case of caveat emptor, charges have been laid against four Queensland-based 'investment advisers' for running a business without a license. Following ASIC's investigation, Marianna Casella, Peter Stokes, Anton Vilenica and Ken McDowell ...