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Zurich sends team to help US hurricane victims

... is said to be the most expensive natural disaster in US history. Over one million people were displaced and virtually all homes and office buildings flattened when the storm levee in New Orleans broke. Day said that the team will help answer claims queries ...

OFM targets aged care market

... particular is estimated to be worth $2.7 billion in 2003 and rapidly growing. Accommodation bonds are payments made to aged care homes by pensioners or retirees who opt to enter aged care accomodation. These bonds are increasingly being funded through ...

Babcock & Brown buy up ESH

... the licensing of East Surrey's Phoenix Gas division, which makes up almost half of the business and serves about 80,000 homes in Belfast. Should the Panel's decision come back negative, Hands will be forced to honor the offer and Babcock will make a ...

Mariner releases product, "unlocking the equity in family homes"

... has launched a "reverse mortgage" product that allows retirees to borrow between 10 to 40 per cent of the value of their homes. The no repayments product allows retirees to borrow single lump sums, of between $10,000 and $1,000,000, which is dependent ...

S&P to rate reverse mortgages

... fine-tuning to recognise the characteristics of each particular market. Reverse mortgages allow retirees who own their own homes to borrow money against the equity of the dwelling to satisfy their cash requirements. These types of loans require no repayment ...

ASIC winds up managed investment scheme

... became aware of Mercorella's managed investment scheme through family and friends with some investors even mortgaging their homes to invest in the scheme. ASIC states this is typical how many people become involved in 'Ponzi' schemes. Mercorella has ...

Popularity of reverse mortgages set to rise

AAP | FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2005

... mortgages, they said. Reverse mortgages enable homeowners - particularly retirees - to borrow money based on equity in their homes but do not require repayments during the term of the loan. The loan is instead repaid when the borrower sells the property ...

Wealthy defy weakening property trend

... interest rates and stagnant property prices by continuing the momentum of buying and selling properties and upgrading their homes. "There is a radical change in how the wealthy view the property market and where they are putting their money," said National ...

MLC Advice Solutions gets new leadership structure

NAB's new regional business model has brought about a change in the leadership structure of MLC Advice Solutions. MLC's existing advice businesses management team will remain intact. New appointments include Greg Miller as general manager Self Employed ...

Falling housing market puts baby boomers Super at risk-warning

AAP | TUESDAY, 6 JUL 2004

... \" Tanton said. \"The falling prices in some areas have also seen an increase in the level of risk for people purchasing homes as the margin to make mistakes has been dramatically reduced. \"

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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