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Lateral Thinking selects Powerwrap

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2009
... wholesale business relationship with Powerwrap. "Although we've had our own license for more than 19 years, we're a relatively young... company that focuses on strategic advice rather than just offering investment products," he said. "One of the key ...

MLC wins Sisters of Mercy mandate

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2009
The Sisters of Mercy Staff Superannuation Scheme has appointed MLC Group Insurance as its new insurer. The scheme, which had $372 million at the end of June last year, will see MLC provide upgrades to benefits and cover for members. "When we put our ...

New era at Aberdeen

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2009
... Gavin go but we felt with the essential integration now done, consolidation was desirable under new leadership," said Hugh Young, Asia managing director at Aberdeen. Victor Rodriguez has also been appointed head of fixed income at Aberdeen. He joins ...

Of population growth and surpluses

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2009
Since we're still into discussions of the alphabet these days, did anyone notice Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan mention the 'S' word last week? It was during his address to formally launch the Australian Institute for Population Ageing Research ...

Population explosion to reshape wealth and pension

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2009
Financial planners and super funds will be catering for a much bigger market than previously thought, after Treasurer Wayne Swan said the population could grow to 35 million by 2049, much higher than earlier estimates of around 28 million. Speaking ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2009
... Brisbane. Google general manager of Australia and New Zealand Karim Temsamani addresses an Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce Young Business Forum. On Monday the Australian sharemarket closed lower in subdued trading as investors waited for something ...

Fudge this

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2009
... Uruguay for a line in its report regarding depreciation that read: "Fudge this to equal depn in FA note 11$ 2391..." Caroline Young, head of market supervision at NZX Regulation, issued a letter asking 'what exactly is meant by the comment and why is ...

SMSFs miss Asian equities boom

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2009
... have turned to exchange traded funds (ETFs) for exposure to countries in the continent, although this avenue is relatively young and many are still testing the waters, said Colley.

Ripoll Inquiry must build on FSR progress: AFA

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009
... you look at what FSR brought to the Australian market place - it raised the bar for advisers. "That system is still pretty young," said Klipin. "It's not perfect we know that there's too much red tape. "However, the current FSR system led to greater ...

Adviser education bar too low

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2009
Qualifying to become an adviser is far too easy and the bar should be raised higher, especially for young hopefuls looking to enter the industry, said a panel of advisers. Brad Fox, a partner at Nixon Fox & Wills and a panelist at the AFA National Roadshow ...