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Schroders buys Swiss Re

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2008
... funds with a strong track record," said Schroders country head Switzerland, Stephen Mills. Swiss Re member of the executive board Benjamin Meuli said the firm is "delighted" with the acquisition, and that Schroders will "further develop this business ...

CalPERS calls for ratings overhaul

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2008
... methods for rating government-issued bonds. According to a statement released by CalPERS, the pension fund's administration board teamed up with 15 major municipal bond issuers across the country, including California's State Treasurer Bill Lockyer ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2008
... -4.120 122.880 TelstraCp - 4.260 WestpacBk +0.150 22.460 Woolwrths +0.680 27.530 MORE clf/pe The Reserve Bank of Australia board released minutes from its March monetary policy meeting, noting "uncomfortably high inflation" as the basis for its most ...

Sentiment sinks on floats

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2008
... business confidence, courtesy of the US-led sub-prime credit crisis has diminished corporate appetite for listing on the main board of the ASX. According to Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) latest survey of sharemarket floats, the number of business listings ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2008
... Federal Reserve revived fears about a deepening global credit crunch, triggering a massive sell-off in shares across the board. Bear Stearns Cos, the fifth-largest US investment bank, sank as much as 50 per cent before closing down 45.9 per cent at $30.85. ...

Trust and Equity Trustees in merger talks

... company with more than $450 million market cap. Trust has confirmed the possible merger but wrote in an ASX statement that its board is yet to consider a proposal and neither parties have conducted due diligence. "Consequently there is no certainty that ...

SPAA backs specialist audit

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2008
... auditor does and what competencies they were required to have," said Slattery. Meanwhile, the Auditing Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) is still in the process of drafting a set guideline for SMSF auditors. Clair Grayson, AUASB board member said the ...

FPA drafts practice principles

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2008
... introduced in July this year. All FPA members are expected to comply with the standards by July 2009. Matthew Rowe, FPA board director and chair of the Professional Conduct Committee said the standards would allow financial planners to tailor their services ...

Don Russell joins State Super

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2008
State Super has appointed former Paul Keating adviser and BNY Mellon strategist, Don Russell, chairperson on its board. Russell replaces Michael Cole after he was directed to review the financial exposures of local councils. Previously, Russell worked ...

Cromwell recruits ex-rugby manager

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2008
... co-founded and held senior operation roles with pharmacy management business Rx management, where he remains on the company's board of directors. "It is a tremendous opportunity to play a key role in the future of a business which I believe has significant ...