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InvestorWeb under threat in proposed VisiPlan sale

... an approach, we're contemplating a sale of, and it is independent of the managed funds business." Asked how the company plans to use the proceeds of the divestment, he said it was still early days. "No, the deployment of those funds has not been confirmed." ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAR 2007
... concerns about the US economic outlook were offset by gains in Oki Electric after a media report about its restructuring plans. The Nikkei closed up 9.21 points or 0.05 per cent at 17,263.94. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks rallied 1.4 per cent, with mainland ...

Alternative low-cost retirement funds on rise in US

... report on the global asset management released by Deloitte, the shift of US retirement savings from 'defined benefit' (DB) plans to 'defined contributions' (DC) plans has spurred the growth of new market competitors such as low-cost collective funds. ...

Equity lenders prepare to take on reverse mortgages

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2007
... risk of being left with nothing if they had an alternative?" Greenway Capital, a start-up equity mortgage specialist that plans to launch an equity mortgage by mid year, has said that it will target the baby boomer and retiree market. Greenway chief ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2007
... earning only a few per cent compared to the double digit returns available elsewhere. NSW Premier Morris Iemma has announced plans to increase the skills level of his State via a $67 million investment in TAFE colleges for those who are unable to finish ...

Teach a man to fish: ANZ

... program have ceased," said the group. More than 660 Australians have participated in Saver Plus since its inception. ANZ plans to deliver the same program to more than double that figure, another 1500 people, this year. Michelle Baltazar

CFS rebuilds infrastructure for $1.2b play

... First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) has rejigged the top management of its infrastructure investments team ahead of plans to raise $1.2 billion from the institutional market. The group has promoted Stephen Vineburg to global head of infrastructure ...

38 per cent of US retirees like reverse mortgages

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2007
... from 40 to 75 years who had investable assets between A$1,300 and A$3.2 million per household. "When we compared the future plans of pre-retirees with the realities of people who have already retired, we found disconcerting gaps. Topping the list are ...

Reverse mortgage standards under fire

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2007
... A CHOICE shadow shop survey of the reverse mortgage industry has revealed some poor practices and areas for concern, but plans are already underway from some in the industry to effect a uniform lift in standards. Three CHOICE representatives visited ...

Tyndall welcomes head of retail

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2007
... Hobart to the new role was a key milestone in Tyndall's retail strategy. "This new position is an important component of our plans to increase our retail market presence, building on Tyndall's reputation and image as a true-to-label investor. "Craig ...