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Slam the door on unlicensed advisers: ASIC

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2006
Step one - make sure your adviser has a license. Without it there is little hope they will comply with any legal obligations and a good chance you're going to get burnt. This is the message Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chairman ...

Bravura brings on board new director

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2006
Bravura Solutions has added to its senior management team with the appointment of a new non-executive director to the board. James MacKenzie comes to Bravura from his position as managing director of funds management and insurance at ANZ Banking Group ...

ING appoints chief financial officer

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2006
After undertaking an intense global executive recruitment search, ING Australia has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer from within its own ranks. Ian Riley will move into the position from his current ING role as group financial ...

Fiducian's $1bn platforms build on stellar 2005

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2006
Fiducian Portfolio Services continues to build on its massive 2005 financial year performance, announcing that its platforms are now home to $1 billion and its funds are continuing to deliver strong returns. In its 2005 profits results Fiducian, an ...

Aviva appoints manager for Queensland

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2006
Aviva has announced the appointment of a new Queensland state manager. Dermot Lindsay joins the Aviva team after spending four years in a similar role in Queensland with IOOF. Lindsay has also spent time working with AM Corporation. Aviva's general ...

DSTi launches simplified reporting solution

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2006
DSTi has announced the launch of its new straight through web enabled reporting tool to automate and simplify business reporting. DSTi's 'Automated Reporting Solution' will integrate with AWD, their business process management product, and the reporting ...

Praemium joins forces with IWL and Coin

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2006
Recently listed portfolio administration provider Praemium has announced a strategic partnership with IWL and Macquarie's Coin Financial Software in a bid to streamline account administration and management. Using the non-proprietary External Platform ...

After tax is where returns are at: Navigator

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
Investors need to compare after tax returns when looking at managed Australian equities funds according to Navigator, with recent research showing returns vary widely. Navigator said the research was aimed at encouraging investors to look at a broader ...

Allianz scores S&P ratings upgrade

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2006
S&P has raised its rating on Allianz Australia to A+ with a continuing positive outlook, reflecting its strong business position. Allianz Australia is a subsidiary of global giant and Munich based Allianz AG, which gives the Australian operation credit ...

Print Super rolls out insurance sweeteners

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2006
Print Super has announced significant improvements to its death and total and permanent disability cover for members, as well as a reduction in the cost of salary continuance insurance. The board of the Printing Industry Superannuation Fund, which manages ...