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APRA fund level reporting proposals dangerous

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2009
... concerns with the APRA proposals as they currently stand are so significant, they have recommended the regulator review its plans and consider alternative approaches. Related story: Move for APRA fund level data gathers pace

Big Sky to aid BHP staff

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2009
Big Sky Financial Solutions plans to provide general and personal financial advice to those members of its parent credit union affected by BHP Billiton mine closures. Paul Evans, Big Sky Financial Solutions director, said the financial planning division ...

Bigger fish to fry

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2009
... guaranteed bank deposits, assisted the auto industry and created a lending facility to the commercial property sector. There are plans to dole out more government largesse. Never mind if the Budget goes from a surplus to a deficit. This is precisely ...

Local super funds welcome Obama admin move

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2009
... financial services industry would affect the local industry but said the Labor government would support the US government's plans. "As part of that global process, we welcome any moves that would potentially enhance regulation and supervision of the ...

Jobs safe in Australia: ING

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2009
ING plans to axe 7,000 employees globally but its 2,400 Australian staff are expected to be spared the chop. ING released a statement yesterday that it intended to reduce its workforce by 7,000 positions in 2009 in a bid to cut costs and weather the ...

Vanguard CIO resigns

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2009
... the fourth person to leave the investment team in that twelve and a half years. Smith said he does not have any concrete plans as yet for his next move, although he may embark on a "small firm" stint as a first step. "Without ruling anything out - even ...

HOSTPLUS appoints Qld partnership manager

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2009
... Accomodation Association (HMAA). This appointment follows HOSTPLUS opening a third office in Cairns and recently announcing plans to expand its sales and service staff across its Brisbane and Gold Coast offices this year. David Elia, HOSTPLUS chief executive ...

Obama: he's the man

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2009
... do. Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions - who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve ...

Pinnacle taps private equity demand

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2009
... that lie ahead but believes Ludemann and Cook's reputations and performance history will appeal to investors. The new fund plans to raise $300 million to invest in high growth companies which have an enterprise value of up to $200 million each. The launch ...

The day after tomorrow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2009
... face in the White House could bring about fresh confidence that soon everything will be alright. Mr. Obama has put forward plans for an additional US$850 billion bail-out package even before he has taken his oath of office and pledged to do more to halt ...