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More acquisitions on the cards: EQT

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2007
Diversifying into funds management, private clients and corporate super and expanding northward into Queensland has helped push Equity Trustees to deliver a strong profit result for 2007 ahead of more expected acquisitions and growth next year. Equity ...

Cuscal branches outside credit unions

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2007
While becoming a leading player in the wholesale supply of banking style transactional services to credit unions has boosted Cuscal's profit, the powerplay is how it positions them to extend their reach into other institutions and even super funds. ...

Awash with water funds

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2007
Global demand for fresh water, driven by population growth, environmental concerns and agricultural demand, is transforming water management into a new alternative asset class, according to New Zealand based fund manager Liontamer Investments. Liontamer ...

MLC launches adviser MAs

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2007
MLC's MasterKey Custom has boosted its direct equities capability and tax reporting functionality with the launch of its Adviser Managed Accounts service, which it said is the next step in the evolution of the managed accounts market.. The new features ...

Inhouse investment consulting on the rise

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2007
As super funds become more sophisticated, they are not only driving their investments harder but building their own investment teams, so they can work more collaboratively with the asset consultants. "Super funds have become large businesses and have ...

Avoid mistakes and we'll minimise regulation: Pearce

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2007
If the financial services industry wants less government regulatory intervention it should introduce more self-regulation and ensure that the industry makes fewer mistakes, said Chris Pearce, parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer. "The main reason ...

New product drive independence: Cerulli

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2007
The plethora of new products now available in the investment market means independent and untied advice is the preferred model, according to the latest Cerulli US report on the state of their intermediary markets. "The ever-increasing menu of product ...

IFSA names three for industry excellence

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2007
Asteron's Gerard Kerr, Colonial First State Investment's Philip Barlin and QIC's Angela Keane have been awarded the coveted Industry Excellence awards from the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA). Kerr, who is head of claims at Asteron ...

ASSOB appoints new head

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2007
The Australian Small Scale Offerings Board (ASSOB), a platform to assist unlisted venture companies raise capital, has appointed a new managing director. Brookes McTavish, a specialist in capital-raising, company restructures and business turnarounds ...

CommunityCPS launches charity foundation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2007
Financial institutions in Australia routinely celebrate their wealth and profit results but more are trying to harness this to drive community marketing initiatives and charity foundations. The latest institution to do launch a charity foundation is ...