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AXA Gorilla to retire

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2011
... Gorilla will be replaced by a new campaign called Destination Retirement Sweepstakes that aligns more with AXA's global brands, reported the NYT. Consumers who enter the sweepstakes will be asked to vote for a place where they think AXA Gorilla should ...

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

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011
... real strength at a time of more subdued economic growth. We are also growing overall customer numbers in each of our major brands." Cash earnings per share of 209.3 cents were up 6 %, which Westpac said reflected good results from its retail and wealth ...

AMP Financial Services posts strong results

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
... management (AUM) for the third quarter to September 30 included the AXA business after the official integration of the two brands, with net retail cashflows on AMP platforms of $119 million for the quarter, up 21% from last year's $98 million Launched ...

BT, MLC rocket up the super charts

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2011
... the GFC to now be number two. Their rise accompanies a lift in the consumer standings of the big 6 retail superannuation brands more generally, particularly compared to industry funds. Norman Morris, Roy Morgan industry communications director, said ...

Invesco shuns global brands in Asian growth story

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2011
... Although at the top end, this could mean buying a jet or a yacht, Invesco is focusing on the mass market with products and brands that match the tastes of Asian consumers. "We have heard enough about global brands targeting Asia's wealthy consumers ...

Brand reputation key to mandate wins

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2011
... stability remain core selling points for managers but things such as thought leadership are key to differentiating their brands, which is important for winning new business and minimising attrition. "One of the bits of feedback we heard from pension ...

Suncorp Life appoints new risk head

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2011
... is moving across from New Zealand where he was executive general manager (EGM) for Suncorp Life's operations under the brands of Asteron and AA Life. "Life Risk is the engine room of our life product and service offer at Suncorp Life and the EGM role ...

Deutsche Asset Management adds to Fixed Income team

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
... where she was most recently a ratings specialist in the corporate ratings area. Deutsche Bank's asset management global brands are RREEF Alternative Investments, DB Advisors, Deutsche Insurance Asset Management, DWS Investments and retail distribution ...

Brand fit for a boardroom

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2011
... workshops designed to help female industry professionals fast track their careers - by building themselves into their own brands. Starting next month, WiBF will hold the 'Future Leaders' workshop series in Sydney, tailored for women who have only been ...

Investors look for business activity signals

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
... more sophisticated and multi-layered. Retailers able to operate in a dual physical and online environment, with strong brands and customer experiences, are also attractive, said Hershan. Ben Ong is on annual leave