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Capital protected products gain popularity

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2009
... "Advisers are recommending it highly," said Adrian Emery, AXA general manager sales and marketing. "It gives investors the peace of mind and makes that appealing to clients," he said. This is reflected in the inflows which are rising dramatically into ...

Obama: he's the man

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2009
... have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on ...

In defense of Citi

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2008
... Lehman Brothers launched financial market panic of seismic proportions. The 158-year old Lehman Brothers - may it rest in peace -- did not die of old age, it was tough. Lehman soldiered on amid equally financial market and economic storms in the past ...

New dynamics, new realities: ASFA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2008
Timor-Leste president and Nobel Peace laureate Dr Jose Ramos-Horta told delegates at the annual ASFA conference to prepare for the "new economic realities", where countries often overlooked in global policy-making such as Saudi Arabia, India and South ...

Top guns tackle industry challenges

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2008
They don't have the answer for world peace but five young investment professionals were lauded this week for their papers that offer solutions to the challenges that have long confounded the investment industry. Renee Knapp, a senior claims consultant ...

Putnam hoists money guaranty flag

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2008
... said Putnam's market money funds have so far maintained their US$1.00 share price. But Putnam's program is "well worth the peace of mind" for the firm's investors, he said. According to the Treasury Department, the money guaranty program will exist for ...

Allianz provides BankWest insurance

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2008
... business division, said selecting a local Australian company that's part of a strong global brand is important to provide peace of mind to its customers. "Given the current challenging economic conditions, we're confident that additional benefits such ...

Funeral insurance goes online

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2008
... continues. The benefit then double if death is as a result of an accident. "The purpose of funeral insurance is to provide peace of mind that financial pressures will not create additional stress for your family at a very emotional time," said Andrew ...

Defence Housing open for instos

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2008
... fact that it has the backing - and security - of being a Commonwealth Government Business Enterprise. "Investors can have peace of mind knowing they are dealing with a reliable, accountable company," said Del Gigante. Secondly, DHA differentiates itself ...

Govt extends tax exemptions for terminally ill

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2008
... could be experiencing. Kate Anderson, head of technical services at Mariner Financial, said the proposed change would offer peace of mind for terminally ill people. "It gives those who are terminally ill a better say on what happens to their accumulated ...