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Pillar appoints new GM

NICK OLIVER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2007
Pillar has appointed a new general manager of projects and transition to help drive innovation and process improvements. John Trent began in the newly created role of general manager, projects and transition on 18 December and brings with him over 20 ...

Netwealth wins Investment Trends innovation award

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2006
The netwealth platform has been named the 2006 most innovative platform by industry researcher Investment Trends. Michael Heine, netwealth managing director, said the result reflected the significant development the platform had undergone recently and ...

AFS begins restructure

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2006
... have an open architecture infrastructure that is flexible, efficient and responsive - delivering service, support and innovation that will ensure the long term financial success and longevity of our advisers and their businesses," said Daly. As the first ...

Rate rise drives home loan innovation

The ongoing interest rate rises will have a fundamental impact on the way mortgage products are designed and packaged, said Peter Bromley, general manager at LJ Hooker Financial Services. Bromley said that, "A continuing increase in interest rates may ...

Innovation is king: Russell

Innovative thinking has the power to increase investor returns without the extra risks, said Russell Investment Group's US based chief investment officer, Tom Hanly, at a Sydney conference today. Hanly said that fund managers have to constantly find ...

Derivative Fitch rates structured products

Fitch Ratings has launched what it claims is the first ratings agency specialising in the global credit derivatives market, which is fast approaching the $44 trillion (US$33 trillion) mark thanks to the rising demand for structure products. The new ...

Tandem in the market for flagship practices

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2006
Tandem Financial Advice has flagged plans to increase the number of planning practices under its Stairway program from 12 to 22 next year. The Stairway program networks Tandem's flagship practices, giving them a peer group to share best practice ideas ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2006
... context of political cycles. The downside to Australia's competitiveness was seen to be the increased need for scientific innovation beyond what was exported to us from overseas. This also reflects recent analysis of Australia's research standing. Russia ...

UBS builds adviser network through education

... training the individuals necessary to meet this demand as well as a centre to spearhead wealth management research and innovation." Following the move, UBS has been accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance as both a financial training provider ...

Southern Cross aims to invest early with VC fund

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2006
... for the fund to access the best deals at very attractive prices. "The combination of high quality opportunities, rich innovation, decreased competition and low valuations makes the early stage Australian market highly attractive." Southern Cross Venture ...