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Fed policy options galore

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2011
Ok folks, just a few more sleepless nights then perhaps we can all rest easy and enjoy the next ride up in the equity markets. Big Benny is due to speak at Jackson Hole in front of other central bankers on the 26th - yup, that's three days from now. ...

Van Der Wielen heads to UK group Friends Life

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2011
... retirement so hopefully it will be onwards and upwards." On April 27, Van Der Wielen joined the Financial Services Council board as a director, the thirteenth board member including Craig Meller, managing director, AMP Financial Services and Brad Cooper ...

SPAA board appoints comms specialist

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2011
Robin Bowerman, Vanguard's current head of corporate affairs and market development, has been appointed to the SPAA board in what the association hopes will be an asset to its upcoming policy advocacy campaigns and membership drive. Bowerman, also a ...

AFA appoints COO

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2011
... same energy and commitment to the industry as our members. Phil has all these qualities and will work with me and the AFA Board to deliver key services to members."

Investment cloud clears with Govt draft proposal

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2011
... attracting foreign investment," said John Brogden, chief executive, FSC. The consultation period closes August 30 with the Board of Taxation to offer its review by September 30.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
... Mr Waterer said the Aussie dipped slightly after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released the minutes of its August board meeting, at 1130 AEST on Tuesday. "We saw the dollar lose about ten pips (to a low of 104.61 US cents) in the wake of the RBA ...

Challenger investment head lands Omgeo chair role

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
... Challenger's head of investment operations for business services, has stepped up as the new head of the Omgeo Australia Advisory Board, replacing AllianceBernstein's Damian Davies. Gulliford, a board member since 2005, has worked in the finance industry ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
... situation'," Mr Ive said. In economics news on Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) releases the minutes of its August board meeting, at 1130 AEST. Mr Ive said the minutes were a bit "historical" now, because of the drama that had unfolded on ...

In a better place

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
... financial markets have turned speculation of a rate hike into three rate reductions before the end of 2011. Yet, at this month's board meeting the Reserve Bank of Australia stressed that, "Overall, growth in real GDP through 2011 is now likely to be ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
... of trading last week". By noon, the Australian stock market was 80 points, or 1.8 per cent, higher with gains across the board. European markets rallied on Friday after France, Belgium, Spain and Italy banned the speculative practice of short-selling ...