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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
The Australian share market was higher at noon, extending gains from early trade after US President Barack Obama delivered a highly-anticipated speech on his plan to stimulate the US economy. The local bourse opened slightly higher on Friday, despite ...

Planning industry unified on commissions: AMP

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
The Australian planning industry is more unified on the issue of commissions than sister global markets such as Canada and United States, although there are lessons to be learned, according to AMP head. Steve Helmich, AMP's director of financial planning ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
The Australian market looks set to open flat, continuing Thursday's late trend and after falls on overseas markets. At 0704 AEST on Friday, the September share price index futures contract was down 17 points at 4,170. There is no economic or equities ...

Plan B names new CEO

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
Andrew Black will step into the chief executive role at Plan B Group Holdings on September 19, with a continued focus on national expansion and capitalising on the group's FOFA-readiness. Former chief executive and managing director of Skandia Australia ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
Australian stocks were flat at noon after disappointing jobs data prompted a selloff that left the market briefly in red figures. At 1201 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 4.1 points, or 0.1 per cent, at 4,187.5 points, while the broader All ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
The Australian market looks set to open higher, continuing Wednesday's local upward trend and after strong rallies overseas. At 0706 AEST on Thursday, the September share price index futures contract was up 44 points at 4,240. In economic news on Thursday ...

Littler departure puts CFSGAM fund on hold

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
Martin Littler, the senior portfolio manager of Colonial First State Global Asset Management's core Australian equities team, will retire on September 16. In February this year Littler handed over the leadership of the team to Matthew Reynolds, who ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
Australian shares were higher at noon, building on gains from early trade, with the materials and financials sectors leading the market. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 73 points, or 1.8 per cent, at 4,148.5, while the broader All ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
The Australian market could open higher, bucking the lead of overseas markets which all fell overnight. At 0716 AEST on Wednesday, the September share price index futures contract was up 60 points at 4,128. In economic news on Wednesday, the Australia ...

BT Future2 Wheel Classic hits the road

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2011
A 1250 km marathon cycle ride from Bourke to Sydney - set to raise $100,000 from the financial planning profession to support disadvantaged young Australians - sets out from Bourke tomorrow and ends in Martin Place on Friday 16 September. Ray Griffin ...