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BNY Trust Australia appoints MD and COO

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2007
BNY Trust Australia has appointed John McGee to managing director and Mike Thomson to chief operating officer. Prior to this appointment McGee was non-executive director on the BNY Trust board and was directly involved in forming the BNY joint venture. ...

US securitisation provisions cost Mariner Bridge

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2007
Mariner Bridge yesterday announced a full year net profit of $4.1 million, offset by a $10.4 million provision for the company's investments in the US securitisation market. Including a further $5 million provision for 2008, Mariner will have now written ...

FPA lends farmers a helping hand

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2007
The chair of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Corinna Dieters, yesterday announced a pilot project for planners to help drought affected farmers free of charge, potentially the first of many pro bono projects for needy Australians. Dieters ...

HFA finds Lighthouse leads to global growth

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2007
HFA has agreed to purchase US-based alternative investment manager Lighthouse Partners for A$707 million in cash and shares - approximately 11 times Lighthouse's estimated FY08 EBITDA - as the new business focuses on growing its global alternatives ...

Australian Capital Reserve collapses

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2007
Property investment vehicle Australian Capital Reserve (ACR) has entered into voluntary administration, sparking a potential collapse which could destroy $300 million of investor funds. ACR, part of the Estate Property Group (EPG), raised $300 million ...

Ausbil Dexia recruits two, promotes two

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2007
Ausbil Dexia has made two analyst appointments and announced two internal promotions. Nicholas Condoleon and Ben McGarry have been appointed as investment analysts, Condoleon bringing seven years analyst experience to the role while McGarry has six ...

HOSTPLUS joins the Collingwood Magpies team

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2007
HOSTPLUS has taken another bold step in its high profile brand marketing strategy, partnering with the AFL Collingwood Magpies on a number of strategies designed to benefit both parties and HOSTPLUS members. As part of the partnership, HOSTPLUS becomes ...

Reverse mortgage standards under fire

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2007
A CHOICE shadow shop survey of the reverse mortgage industry has revealed some poor practices and areas for concern, but plans are already underway from some in the industry to effect a uniform lift in standards. Three CHOICE representatives visited ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2007
The Australian share market is expected to open flat on a negative US lead, although recent performances have seen the local reporting season having a strong, positive influence. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0849 AEDT, the March share price index ...

Agribusiness cops a caning from ATO

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2007
Non-forestry agribusiness managed investment schemes (MIS) are set to have their taxation position drastically altered after Assistant Treasurer Peter Dutton yesterday announced the Australian Taxation Office was preparing a new Draft Ruling on the ...