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Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2007
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly higher on a mild lead from Wall Street and patchy commodity prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0821 AEDT, the March share price index contract was up 15 points at 5803. In economic news ...

From NZ Super to the Future Fund - Costello's next step

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund's outgoing chief executive, Paul Costello, stressed that it is early days yet to talk about his new role but if NZ Super's performance track record is anything to go by the Future Fund is in good hands. "They're very ...

Time for another Wallis Inquiry

A leading academic has challenged the government's four pillar policy and called for a major review of the country's financial system akin to the scale of the 1996-97 Wallis Inquiry. Professor Ian Harper, executive director of the Centre for Business ...

Consulting market tipped for further consolidation

According to industry sources, Intech Asset Consulting (Intech) is up for sale and an information memorandum is currently being circulated around the market in the hope of picking up a prospective buyer. Sources close to the deal say Intech is initially ...

VFMC bears teething pains to woo top talent

The Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VMFC) chief executive Syd Bone concedes it will be a tough recruitment period ahead as the group seeks to grow and restructure its investment team, with existing staff required to re-apply for their jobs. ...

Amicus builds business on flat planning fee

Amicus Financial Planning has created a template for a flat fee-for-service model that is gaining fans among planners keen to sidestep the current debacle on conflicts of interest surrounding commission-based fees. Amicus is run by financial planner ...

The art of making money through artworks

The private banking arm of National Australia Bank is hosting seminars on art investing as a growing number of investors turn to art to increase their wealth. Barry Pang, principal of the Artpreciation Gallery in Toorak, said his company has witnessed ...

Trail commissions in super should be investigated: Industry Funds

Garry Weaven, the Industry Super Funds campaign spokesperson, has spoken out attacking the credibility of financial advisers who receive trail commissions. In a statement issued yesterday in response to an article just published by the Australian Consumers ...

RBA speaks out on oil prices

A recent article by the RBA has reported that a sustained lift in oil prices will stunt economic growth. The article, "Oil market developments and macroeconomic implications" highlights the impact of oil prices on inflation. The RBA suggests "high oil ...

Aust merger and acquisitions continues to gain momentum: report

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2004
Merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity was gaining momentum in Australia and was the key driver of credit ratings volatility, a research article said on Wednesday. With M&A activity expected to accelerate in the second half of this year, holders of ...