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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar has risen above 108 US cents on strong domestic retail data. At 1200 AEDT on Wednesday, the Australian dollar was trading at 107.95 US cents, up from 107.83 cents on Tuesday. The local currency hit 108.07 cents after the release ...

Zurich updates Life Risk product

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2012
Zurich Financial Services has made further enhancements to its life risk product which it said is aimed at speeding up the insurance process for advisers and their clients. Advisers were told about the changes at a Zurich, Life in the Express Lane event ...

Investment complexity on the rise for UHNW clients

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
A more complex investment philosophy and the need for client-driven integration are topping trends in successfully servicing UHNW clients, according to Credit Suisse. Recently named best private bank in Australia by Asian Private Banker, Credit Suisse ...

Aviva DSMA stays strong after nabInvest acquisition

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
Standard & Poor's has affirmed its 'Strong' rating on the Aviva Investors DSMA offering following nabInvest's acquisition of the investment management firm last year. The affirmation follows recent discussion between the rating agency and the National ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open lower as concerns over Europe's sovereign debt crisis continues and topped the agenda of the G20 meeting in Mexico at the weekend. Australian treasurer Wayne Swan cancelled his planned attendance at the G20 finance ...

Tax concessions focus of Super roundtable

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
Better information on tax concessions, the operation of superannuation post-retirement and improving super for women dominated the inaugural superannuation roundtable meeting yesterday. The administration of a $50,000 concessional cap for Australians ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar has risen after the release of some encouraging economic data from Germany and the US. At 0700 AEDT on Friday, the Australian dollar was trading at 106.84 US cents, up from 106.47 cents on Thursday. Since 1700 AEDT on Thursday ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open flat as relief at a massive Greek debt bailout gives way to growing scepticism the deal can really work. At 0800 AEDT on Thursday, the March share price index futures contract was down 12 points at 4,261. In economic ...

AllianceBernstein committed to Aus presence

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
AllianceBernstein Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to the home market in the face of a global review by its parent company and rumours that job losses may be on the cards. Parent company AllianceBernstein is currently reviewing its businesses ...

Strong half year results for new Challenger boss

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
Challenger's new chief Brian Benari has started off his new role on a positive note with the investment management firm posting strong half yearly results. Benari, who took over from Dominic Stevens on Friday, announced record interim total annuity ...