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8IP adds Asian expert to team

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2013
... markets knowhow, particularly in China. "In time, it is hoped that he will assume the role of China Portfolio Manager if 8IP's plans to apply for a license to the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong is successful," the group said.

Virgin Money Australia names MD

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 28 FEB 2013
... financial products, including savings accounts, credit cards, life insurance, general insurance and superannuation. The group plans to extend its product range with the roll out of home loans and transaction accounts.

Brazilian CB might need to stop shaving

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 28 FEB 2013
... May and followed by a petrol price cap and a freeze fares on public transport. That's not all, the government announced plans to reduce the payroll tax, auction infrastructure projects and a reduction in electricity tariffs this year. All good...except ...

Ex-Macq banker to head retirement home company

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2013
... Limited's investment banking arm, takes on the position immediately. Masonic said that with Butcher at the helm, it has plans to spend at least $200 million over the next five years on seniors' "lifestyle" developments. As Australia comes to grips with ...

BNP Paribas targets UHNW clients in Asia

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2013
BNP Paribas is targeting ultra high net worth with its new plans to expand its wealth management business in Asia. Chief executive Jean-Laurent BonnafA(C), said the French bank was ready to "actively pursue business development in 2013" after adapting ...

Water scarcity a factor for resource fund managers

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 18 FEB 2013
... consideration when planning an investment." Lourey pointed out that nowadays mining companies can't get their development plans approved unless they provide water reports. Australia's higher demand for water comes from the urban population, agriculture ...

Stop using super as political pawn: Narev

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2013
... the Australian Financial Review. Narev also called on whichever party wins the election to follow through with existing plans to raise compulsory superannuation contributions from the current 9% to 12%. The comments follow the Labor government's attempts ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2013
... at 5,024.5. NEW YORK - US stocks headed higher in opening trade after President Barack Obama laid out economic stimulus plans in his State of the Union address to Congress. Five minutes into trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2.91 points ...

Most DIY funds won't change allocations in retirement

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2013
... the fund. While it is "pleasing that a good number," of trustees had or would change allocations, the 56.1% who have no plans to is proof that Australia's financial advisers should shoulder their role of investment "coach," said Russell Investments Asia ...

Politicians move 'super' goal posts at their peril

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2013
... change too often with almost 40% - who are still working - claiming that changes to the system are affecting their retirement plans. National Seniors chief executive, Michael O'Neill, said the findings are a warning to policy makers considering raiding ...