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Triple engagement but 17 firms get first strike

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
... Federal Government received submissions arguing for and against the proposal with the strongest opposition being to the board spill from a second strike. Since the introduction of the two-strike rule, 17 of the ASX 300 companies held by AMP Capital have ...

Zurich names new board appointments

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
ING Australia's former chief executive has joined two boards under Zurich as a non-executive director. Paul Bedbrook has joined both Zurich Australia Limited and Zurich Investment Management Limited boards as a non-executive director. Bedbrook has over ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
... for clues regarding the interest rate outlook after the RBA's surprise decision not to cut the cash rate at its February 7 board meeting. Mr Speizer said the main event for financial markets in the coming week would be the launch of the European Central ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... reported on Tuesday were also underpinning the slightly positive tone on the market. The strongest performer across the board was OneSteel, up nearly 10 cents at 82.8 cents. Australia's second-biggest steel maker posted a $74 million first half net loss ...

AllianceBernstein committed to Aus presence

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... support the Alliance Bernstein managed Australian Equity Funds," an AMP Capital spokesperson confirmed. "Furthermore, the Board of the National Mutual Life Association approved the appointment of AMP Capital to manage the Domestic Fixed Interest and ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... up two points at 4,247. In economic news on Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia releases its minutes of its February board meeting. In equities news, Flight Centre, Sonic Healthcare and Mirvac Group post half-year results, while Oil Search and Melbourne ...

IE Group appoints chief executive, Liddy exits

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
... chairman, Greg Bright, in January 2010. Bright will remain as IE Group's chairman and has recently joined the La Trobe Financial board. "Patrick (Liddy) set up a business in difficult times with the sole aim of improving the efficiency of super funds ...

BlackRock chief named QIC's new boss

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
... will strengthen further." Frawley takes over the reins as chief executive in July and will work alongside McTaggart and the Board to ensure a smooth handover. QIC is one of the largest institutional investment managers in Australia, with $60.2 billion ...

Orchard changes name to re-brand

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
... newly branded entity last month, with Dennis Wildenburg appointed as a non-executive director. Further appointments to the board are expected in the coming months, including the chair position. "Rebranding at this point is a logical step. We chose the ...

Rainmaker appoints new head of technical services

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2012
... our CPD Program services," said Christopher Page, managing director of Rainmaker Group. "We're delighted to have James on board to spearhead more initiatives on that front," he added. The Financial Standard CPD Program is an ongoing professional development ...