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Danger signs ahead but bargain stocks a-plenty: Faber

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009
Leading contrarian investor Dr. Marc Faber wears his "ultra bearish" cap in his Australian visit, predicting another financial crisis could happen in the next five to 10 years - but even that doesn't mean there aren't any investment opportunities, particularly ...

More than just insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2009
Advisers must continuously improve their soft skills particularly at a time when their clients are not only seeking advice on investments but also around insurance and claims. David Dow, manager learning design and development of AXA Australia, said ...

Aspen fund holds 'recommended' rating

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2009
The Aspen Parks Property fund has retained a 'recommended (upper end)' rating from Lonsec. According to a statement from Aspen Group, the fund completed an external valuation over the entire portfolio of 25 parks to provide greater transparency. As ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2009
The Australian share market is expected to open flat after investors in the US and Europe turned cautious on the impact of swine flu. US stocks fell slightly while European and Asian markets recorded modest gains. At 0733 AEST, on the Sydney Futures ...

Fiji Reserve Bank imposes credit controls

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2009
The political and financial nightmare facing Australian financial institutions in their long-time captive market of Fiji is getting worse by the day. They look to have little choice but to co-operate with harsh new regulations imposed on them by the ...

HOSTPLUS sponsors Gold Coast AFL

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2009
HOSTPLUS has stepped up its campaign targeting Queenslanders, signing a five -year foundation sponsorship deal with the new AFL Gold Coast Football Club. This is the second elite level football team sponsored by HOSTPLUS which is a major backer of the ...

Caravan parks deliver high income

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2009
Caravan park funds are shaping up to be a fresh option for financial planners looking for income-producing products after Aspen Parks Property fund returned more than eight per cent in income last year. According to the firm's December fund report ...

Africa wants slice of bail-out

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2009
Africa's leaders urge governments in the US, Europe and Asia to add an African component to their stimulus packages so the continent continues its economic turnaround after the GFC. "We call on rich countries to keep Africa in mind as they design programs ...

HOSTPLUS appoints Qld partnership manager

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2009
HOSTPLUS is ramping up its brand awareness campaign in Queensland, hiring hospitality and tourism executive Greg Holmes as manager of strategic partnerships. Holmes previously worked as deputy chair of the Brisbane Visitors and Convention Bureau and ...

Top guns tackle industry challenges

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2008
... Australia (Global Markets) and Sophie Riordan from ING Australia (Financial Advice). Knapp received an expenses paid study tour to New York, to share ideas with Deloitte global insurance leader Joe Guastella who will host her for a series of meetings ...