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IMF just as baffled as we are

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2011

... "If the global recovery falters, the burden will be borne far and wide. If policymakers can act boldly, act together and act now on these priorities, confidence can be restored and the recovery sustained," Lagarde wrote almost pleadingly. So the IMF ...

US pension funds issue debt ultimatum

MATT WOODINGTON | TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2011

... million members. The letter warned of "pain and hardship on all our citizens for many years to come if we fail to act- and act now." Not only must the debt ceiling be raised to avoid default, the letter read, but it must also address the "real problem" ...

Fin Svcs Asian opportunity

ELISE BURGESS | THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011

... sectors are expected to increase hiring. Lincoln Crawley, managing director for Manpower, said that organisations need to act now if they want to keep their key staff and avoid losing people through recruiters and competitors. "With the growth figures ...

FPA calls for whistleblowers and more planner education

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2009

... frustrated the industry and caused much concern. The government has been dancing around this for too long - we need to act now," said Bloch. By 2015, the FPA would like all new financial planners to have a minimum tertiary qualification in financial ...

Building green for the future

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2008

Green buildings are gaining traction in Australia and superannuation funds should act now if they would like to cash in on the sustainable building sector, says an industry expert. Michael Drapac, managing director of green property funds manager Drapac ...

Act now for no regrets: ANZ FP

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2007

ANZ Financial Planning (ANZ FP) has launched a new 'No Regrets' campaign aimed at motivating people to start managing their financial futures sooner rather than later for better life outcomes. ANZ FP has launched the www.havenoregrets.com.au website ...

Secured creditors called on for help in Westpoint bungle

... at is to sue KPMG, the auditor which gave the property group a clean bill of health just over a year ago. "If we do not act now then we will get whatever the liquidators serve up because all the companies will almost certainly end up there without an ...

Succession planning driving advisers more than sales

... operators." "Business succession is now becoming a significant and important priority for practice owners who realise they must act now if they are to control their retirement and ensure the value of this hard work is maximised in the longer term," he ...

Corporate Super faces outsourcing bottlenecks

... members from their company funds into retail and self managed arrangements" says Butler. Butler recommends employers to act now and have their new arrangements in place before the introduction of choice of fund. "Funds who lose members face cost increases ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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