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ANZ bank looks to India

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2007
... intention is we'll continue to develop Bangalore in the coming years, such that it becomes a strategic asset for ANZ in innovation, cost and service," he said. "Now is the time for us to be more outward looking, innovative and customer focused."

Bombay Stock Exchange leads governance reforms

ALEX DUNNIN IN MUMBAI REPORTING FROM THE INAUGURAL AUSTRALIA INDIA FINANCIAL FORUM  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 NOV 2007
The Indian stock market has grown six-fold in four years and current sentiment is for it to keep going, but a big question for Australian investors is whether its governance mechanisms can absorb the explosive growth and maintain market integrity. Raising ...

Platforms control two-thirds of planner FUA

Platforms now account for two-thirds of planner funds under advice after jumping from 53 per cent just four years ago, according to new research from the Rainmaker group. The research contained in Rainmaker's latest Advantage report confirmed that despite ...

Intech appoints new sales head

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2007
... would mean a greater need for sales staff. "As Intech uses its increased scale and global reach to step up product innovation, we want to make sure our clients and potential investors are well informed and can take advantage of our new investment opportunities. ...

Skandia appoints new tech services head

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 29 OCT 2007
Skandia has appointed former Perpetual executive Damian Hearn as technical services manager. Hearn was previously technical services manager for Perpetual Private Clients, a role he held since 2004. He also spent time working at Asgard Wealth Solutions ...

Videoconferencing made Easynet

... videoconferences in boardrooms or even better, through purpose-built, cinematic RPX telepresence rooms. Telepresence is the latest innovation in the field and means the meeting attendees can see a life-size presence on video as if the 'virtual meeting' ...

QIC appoints new beta manager

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2007
... stakeholders and strategic partners." Prendergast said he was looking forward to joining QIC. "QIC has a strong reputation for innovation and a proven track record in the fixed interest space. "I look forward to working with the GFI team and maximising ...

Future Fund appoints former QIC head strategist

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 10 SEP 2007
... Neal said that the Future Fund is focused on building an investment team where the diverse skills will help generate innovation and insight across the portfolio. The Future Fund began investing its assets in July but had not disclosed how the funds were ...

ASFA awards Who's Who

... two special awards: the Lightning Rod Award for best use of electronic media and the Alchemist's Award for the best innovation in communication. The award winners were: Excellence Awards in Member Marketing or Education Communication ING Australia for ...

Stop chasing artificial yields: PIR

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2007
Investors with high allocations to property should review their portfolios after a leading property research expert said that the sector's blanket out-performance won't last. PIR managing director Richard Cruikshank said that low property yields over ...