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OnePath changes in wake of UBS INGIM purchase

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
OnePath has appointed new investment managers and renamed a number of its investment and diversified investment funds. The UBS purchase of ING Investment Management (INGIM) last year means the ING IM name can no longer be used after March 2012. Former ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar has fallen back below 107 US cents on uncertain news around the euro zone debt resolution. At 1200 AEDT on Monday, the Australian dollar was trading at 106.73 US cents, down from 107.17 cents on Friday. From 0700 AEDT, the local ...

No more fear - maybe

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
Seventy-one (71) Julia. Thirty-one (31) KRudd. Surprised? No. Embarrassingly entertaining? Very. But now that Team Labor has chosen, it's time to put the farce (whoops, Freudian slip), the past behind and get on with the business of governing. Yeah ...

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 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar has lifted almost one US cent, on the back of optimistic business data from Germany, and commentary from the Australian reserve bank. At 1200 AEDT on Friday, the Australian dollar was trading at 107.46 US cents, up from 106.47 ...

Fin services rallies for charity ride

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
The financial services community is preparing for a coastal motorcycle ride to raise much needed funds for young Australians. In its 13th year, 'Corners for Kids' charity motorcycle event will see industry motorcyclists ride from NSW-coastal town of ...

Big Sky members vote in favour of Australian Unity deal

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
Members of Big Sky Credit Union Limited have approved a proposal to transfer the business to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australian Unity Limited - Lifeplan Australia Building Society Limited. Subject to regulatory approval, Big Sky Credit Union's ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
Australian shares have opened slightly weaker after a quiet overnight session for international markets. Austock Securities senior client adviser and strategist Michael Heffernan said there was no major local or international news driving the Australian ...

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 ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
The Australian share market opened softer on Wednesday as the markets responded to news of Greece's latest bail-out package. On Tuesday, 17 nations in the euro zone approved a new 130 billion euro ($A161 billion) rescue package to help Greece escape ...