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AMP buys into QLD school build project

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013

Australian ETF industry soars to reach $8 billion

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has swelled to a record high, breaching the $8 billion mark for the first time, according to data from ETF provider BetaShares. The total market capitalisation of the low cost index products traded ...

Annuity sales reinforce solid Challenger result

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
Challenger Limited's total assets under management (AUM) has risen 34% to $44.8 billion in the 12 months to 30 June 2013 following record flows into its annuities and funds management businesses. Earnings before interest and tax stood at $365 million ...

Performance fees boost K2 profits in 2013

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
K2 Asset Management has announced an after tax profit of $13.2 million and final dividend of 4 cents per share for the year to 30 June 2013, after strong investment performance triggered performance fees. In an announcement on the Australian Securities ...

Queensland adviser permanently banned

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
A former Queensland financial adviser has been permanently banned by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) after an investigation found he provided inappropriate and unreasonable advice. ASIC's investigation found that between ...

ANZ profit, wealth FUM up despite insurance concerns

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
... bank announced an unaudited 7% rise in net profit to $4.7 billion for the nine months to 30 June. ANZ chief executive Mike Smith said the result was in line with expectations and that there was cause to be optimistic with falling interest rates, a more ...

Instreet expands online presence

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
Boutique structured product provider Instreet has become the latest financial services firm to join the industry social media and mobile technology revolution, upgrading its website and shifting its focus to engage more actively with the online community. ...

Platinum reports stellar result

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
Listed investment company Platinum Capital saw its pre-tax net asset value (NAV) grow by 42.3% in the 12 months to 30 June 2013 while the Morgan Stanley Capital Index was up 30.5% over the same period. Total shareholder return measured in terms of company ...

AMP profits up 5.4% despite insurance disappointment

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
AMP Limited's half-year profits are up 5.4% to $393 million following strong performance from its wealth management and investment businesses. The disappointing performance of the financial services company's insurance business was the only black mark ...

Aussie shares best in a generation

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
Australian shares have outstripped all other major asset classes over the last 30 years, according to research by Vanguard. The passive investment specialist has illustrated the importance of remaining exposed to the market over the long-term with 30-year ...