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More than ratings: S&P

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2009
... broader coverage, we're trying to speed up our review process so we get more coverage during the year." Standard & Poor's also plans to add at least two more analysts that specialise in fixed interest and alternatives asset classes to add further depth ...

AXA upgrades insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2009
... updating the mandatory medical underwriting requirements for life, income protection and total and permanent disability plans by raising the level of cover for which blood screens and other medical exams are required. For clients aged 45 years or below ...

AMIST narrows mandate line-up

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 6 APR 2009
... has started providing pre-retirement seminars for members last week. The first seminar occurred in Queensland and the fund plans to hold two more in Victoria and New South Wales. The fund's marketing and member services manager, Melinda Gibson along ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2009
... Australian share market is expected to open higher following big gains on all world markets as world leaders announced new plans to mend leading economies. At 0725 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March SPI futures index was up 56 points at 3,732. ...

RBC Dexia bids faxes goodbye

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2009
... cost and risk management make its adoption a priority for fund management in Australia," he said. In addition, the company plans to add SWIFT capability to its local custody operations so that it can interact with unit registries overseas that participate ...

Mercer and Callan drop merger plans

COMPANY RELEASES  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2009
Mercer and Callan Associates have torn up the agreement to merge their investment consulting businesses. In a statement, Callan Associates said both firms agreed to terminate the agreement and would continue to grow their businesses independently. All ...

ANZ sheds planning staff

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2009
ANZ plans to make 58 staff redundant from the bank's financial planning division citing poorer-than-expected demand for advice. According to an ANZ spokesperson, the bank reviewed its financial planning division numbers and cut the number of roles by ...

AFS school boosts revenues by 27 pc

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2009
... firm's expectations which forced the dealer group to develop the AFS Summer School this year. In fact, the dealer group plans to conduct a record 300 individual learning and development programs for advisers and practice principals this year. "[AFS advisers] ...

Back to the drawing board

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2009
... fear of being left the 'greater fool' tag overnight after the US Auto Task Force rejected GM and Chrysler's restructuring plans that would have secured them a US$21.6 billion financing lifeline. GM was given another 60-days and Chrysler 30 to revise ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2009
... and more uncertainty about the banking sector. Automakers are under pressure after the White House rejected the turnaround plans from General Motors Corp and Chrysler, and pushed out GM's CEO Rick Wagoner. Banking stocks were also sold off heavily after ...