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Problem solved, not

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
Anti-climax? Selling on news, perhaps? Whatever it is, European equity markets and Wall Street looked like they weren't impressed by reports that the deal has been done. It's been signed, sealed, though yet to de delivered. To be sure, the Dow had a ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... strong indication from the US markets opening tonight that that should be in positive territory," he said. Shares in the major four banks were up slightly, with National Australia Bank the best performer with a gain of 29 cents to $23.47.

Conflict of interest still key issue: ASIC shadow shop

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
ASIC has revealed conflict of interest has again emerged as a problem for consumers in its latest shadow shop research on financial advice. The results of the 2011 survey, carried out to test the quality of advice given to consumers in or nearing retirement ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
... more money for commercial banks to lend, is aimed at helping to improve economic growth. The reserve requirement ratio for major commercial banks would be cut on Friday to 20.5 per cent from 21 per cent, the PBOC said. Bank of New Zealand currency strategist ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
... to $67.00. In the retail sector, Billabong International shares rallied around 50 per cent after the company announced a major revamp including job cuts. The company on Friday reported its first-half profits were down 72 per cent to $16.097 million. ...

HUB24 increases FUM by half a billion dollars

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
... in the very near future," said Darren Pettiona, chief executive officer, Investorfirst. Pettiona also said its planning major enhancements to the HUB24 platform from May which include more flexible model portfolio and direct equity trading capabilities ...

Zurich reveals internal shake-up

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
... over the last couple of years, and these changes will leave us better placed to extend that growth and continue to be a major contributor to Zurich's strong regional performance," he added. The changes will come into effect on March 1.

Cavendish MD named SPAA chair

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
... while representing the needs of our members," Hamilton said. "As the Self Managed sector is so fragmented, having a single major body representing trustees, advisers, accountants and auditors provides cohesive representations for all participants. I ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
... in almost four years. At 0809 AEDT on Friday, the March share price index futures contract was up 40 points at 4,181. No major domestic economic news is expected on Friday. In equities news, Sims Metal Management, Billabong International, Spotless Group ...

GM shuts down DB fund

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
... contributed to excessive costs, adding up $6000 to the sticker price of GM cars sold in the US. The loan was accompanied by major restructuring and a highly successful IPO of the refloated company in 2010 that enabled the company to repay the US government ...