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Today is the International Day of Older Persons

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2009
... policies that will enable older persons to live in an environment that enhances their capabilities, fosters their independence and provides them with adequate support and care as they age," said Ban Ki-moon. "On this International Day, let us reaffirm ...

Independent directors not always a good thing

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2009
... StrategyLab's recently launched book, Understanding the financial crisis: Investment, risk and governance, believes director independence is not always beneficial because these directors can often lack information. "Generally the point is that the more ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2009
... contracts. A director at EL&C Baillieu Stockbroking, Richard Morrow, said a poor lead from Wall Street and the impending Independence Day holiday in the US had helped push the Australian bourse down. "The market is very, very soggy today," Mr Morrow ...

No fear

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2009
... or nine. Low volume equals exaggerated equity movement - up or down. But who cares? Tomorrow's the 4th of July - Independence Day! Traders are perhaps more concerned about what to put in the barbie. But on a more serious note, some commentators are again ...

AIG Hong Kong begins rebrand strategy

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2009
... new logo retains strong links with our past while looking to the future... This re-branding coupled with the future independence of the AIA Group will ensure that we retain and fully capitalise on our cherished position as part of the fabric of Asian ...

AIA public listing one step closer

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2009
... policyholders, employees and distribution partners." "[The] announcement represents a clear and formal roadmap for our independence. We now have clarity on AIA's structure and future," said. Mark Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the AIA ...

APRA declares hand on unlisted asset valuations

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2009
... precisely what must be done. But in a break from tradition, APRA has outlined what it considers bad practice. "Lack of independence in the valuation process", "appointing investment managers without consideration of their policies and processes", "reliance ...

Acacia separates from Linear

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2009
... because we work closely with the advisers and there's relationships that have been around for many years so having that independence is important," said Cocco. The dealer group currently has five financial planners but is looking to hire more while maintaining ...

US pensions fight for trust

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2009
... of worldwide markets. The key elements of the principles are greater disclosure and transparency, true regulatory independence, an increased and effective shareowner voice in the capital markets and earlier identification by regulators of issues that ...

CHAMP buys Centric Wealth

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2009
... quality specialist advice to high net worth individuals, to continue to attract leading advisors and to maintain independence from institutional ownership." "Centric Wealth has one of the lowest number of clients per advisor in the Australian financial ...