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Hultgren appointed MDRT Australia chairman

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2012
... Hultgren has been appointed Australian national chairperson of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). The MDRT is one of the premier global associations for financial advisers. It was formed in 1927 when 32 life insurance agents who had each sold at ...

Treats not threats

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2012
... 20-month high to 65.01 million tonnes last month. Could this be why we haven't heard any additional stimulus measures from Premier Wen? There's a developing treat (yes, treat not threat) out of Europe too. Reuters reported over the weekend that German ...

AFA conference boasts biggest turnout in 20 years

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2012
At this year's Association of Financial Adviser's (AFA) National Conference, due to kick off in three weeks, delegates can expect to hear from high caliber speakers who will be tackling the sector's challenges and opportunities in the face of regulatory ...

BNY Mellon appoints head of intermediary distribution

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2012
... space in the Japan region. BNY Mellon noted that the newly created position underscores it's commitment to becoming a premier investment partner for the intermediary/wholesale space in Asia-Pacific.

Time to buy the bad news

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2012
... their numbers. The 7.7% Chinese GDP growth the WB and the ADB (7.8% for the IMF) predict for this year is even higher than Premier Wen's target of 7.5%. What's more, next year's growth is expected to climb above 8%. What do you say to that, 'ey punk? ...

Market wrap - afternoon

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
... Frankfurt the Dax 30 ended the day down just 0.02 per cent to 7,389.49 points. In equity news on Friday, retail brand owner Premier Investments has posted a 68 per cent profit rise and says recent sales have been stronger than in the previous year. Premier ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
... the broader All Ordinaries index dropped 20.6 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 4,419.8 points. In equities news on Friday, Premier Investments will release its full year results. NEW YORK - US stocks have ended mixed after poor economic data in the US, Europe ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
... the broader All Ordinaries index dropped 20.6 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 4,419.8 points. In equities news on Friday, Premier Investments will release its full year results. NEW YORK - US stocks have ended mixed after poor economic data in the US, Europe ...

Soros family office buys into Man United

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2012
... than three million shares in the team, making him one of the largest investors after the Glazer family which controls the Premier League side. The Glazers acquired a majority stake in Manchester United in 2005 and hold a 58% stake through the holding ...

China FDI flow slows, and?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012
... this is China and the politburo declared a self-imposed slowdown to cool its overheating economy back then. This time, Premier Wen is imposing the reverse and he has spoken. "We have the conditions and capabilities, and will be sure to fulfil this year's ...