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Upside surprises to surprise on the upside

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2012
Is this what the other side looks like? 'Twas exactly a week ago today that financial markets suffered an attack of the jitters as all things dark and gloomy flashed before their eyes. You, I and Irene remember that day oh so well. The day there was ...

YBR continues aggressive expansion

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2012
... also a key element of the update, with the company announcing a retail superannuation offer in the early stages of development. Currently Yellow Brick Road (YBR) partners and whitelabels Gateway products for mortgages, ALI/Metlife products for Life Insurance ...

Ibbotson appoints new head of managed account solutions

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2012
... Barclays Global Investors. "Damian is a great addition to our business. His background in client management, product development, and business development has made him a highly-respected figure in the Australian wealth management industry," Ibbotson ...

Recycled scares

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2012
... this. The World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) all said so late last year or early this year. And China? Yes, we know. And the world economy? Yes, check. And how ...

Wen Confucius meets Sun Tzu

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2012
... - to 7.5% as it steers the economy to a more sustainable and efficient economic model and achieve "higher-quality development over a longer period of time". What's spooky about that? What's wrong about that? Isn't this what you, I and Irene have been ...

Securitor launches accountant SMSF solution

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2012
... launched the new solution promising a strong compliance program, technical and research support and access to practice development managers. The new offer is designed to allow accountants to continue to advise their clients on SMSF strategy using advice ...

Rice Warner appoints new head of super

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2012
... appointment comes in the wake of an increased demand from its super clients, particularly in strategic advice and product development. "Mark is an excellent addition to our strong team of superannuation consultants and will enhance Rice Warner's ability ...

Fiducian posts sustained half year results

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2012
... into the purchase of new planning businesses now available at "lower valuations" Fiducian said, as well as into the development of new offices in key locations. "We are now making acquisitions of client bases at reasonable earnings multiples when asset ...

RBS signs MOU for sale of Asian assets

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2012
Malaysia's number two lender, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has announced a memorandum of understanding with the Royal Bank of Scotland. The MOU covers the purchase of certain parts of the cash equities, equity capital markets and corporate finance businesses ...

Australian Ethical builds adviser products

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2012
... behalf of their clients." Australian Ethical said it will focus on expansion plans in superannuation with product development also a priority. "Super is a major growth area in financial services and developing our products and services around super remains ...