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MLC internally promotes new group insurance GM

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
... officer and chief actuary. Beer was also previously director of Tillinghast - Towers Perrin financial services practice. Duncan West, executive general manager of insurance, said the appointment comes at a time when the group wants to build on recent ...

Westpac rise in cash earnings reflects strong results in retail and wealth

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011
Westpac has posted strong financial results, with a 10 % increase in full year profits. In the 12 months to September 30 the group's net profit rose from $6.3 billion in 2010 to $6.9 billion, while cash earnings were also up 7 % to $6.3 billion. "It ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011
The Australian stock market remains significantly lower at noon after unexpected possible troubles with the European bailout caused world markets to plunge. At 1203 AEDT the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 72.1 points, or 1.7 per cent, at 4,160.9 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2011
The Australian share market fell almost 1.5 per cent by noon after the release of softer than expected manufacturing figures from China. It came after US stocks plunged on Monday amid renewed worries about the eurozone debt crisis, which claimed its ...

Aust investment managers climb global ranks

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2011
Total global AUM hits US$64.7 trillion with Australian investment managers responsible for US$847 billion, a massive 49% increase since 2007, according to Towers Watson and Pension & Investments. Research by Towers Watson and Pension & Investments has ...

BTIM fixed focus for new financial year

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
BT Investment Management results signify the group's move into the fixed income space, the impact of volatility and acquisition plans for the new financial year. In results posted today, BT Investment Management (BTIM) announced a 8% slip in funds under ...

FICAP on course for another successful fundraising event

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
... FICAP's newest charity partner, YWCA NSW, created the FICAP Voices mentoring program for Blairmount Public School in South West Sydney. The program will see children in years five and six paired with an adult mentor for one session a week over the course ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
The Australian share market had eased off at noon after a positive opening off the back of strong performances in overseas markets overnight. The market opened up more than one per cent, but had dropped about 20 points by noon (AEDT). Bell Potter senior ...

Cup Day: Aussies to win

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
Europe update: They're still having a go at it. And financial markets are bobbing up and down with every fresh update. Most European stock markets closed weaker because "Hopes fade for quick summit fix for Europe woes," says theage.com.au's headline ...

MacMillan wins AFA Adviser of the Year

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2011
West Australian financial planner, Troy MacMillan, has taken out the top gong at the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) annual conference and been named Adviser of the Year for 2011. The award, sponsored by Zurich Financial Services Australia ...