Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 6981 - 6990 of 14214 results for "Interest"

Qantas Super appoints new CEO from NAB

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2015
... in the development of nabtrade, MLC Wrap and the MLC MasterKey Investment Protection product. "We received significant interest in this role, which reflects how well-positioned the fund is, the strength of Jane's leadership, and the calibre of the Qantas ...

AMP adviser, former Shadforth exec join Fortnum

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... number of practices to 52, and the number of advisers to 112. Fortnum managing director Joel Taylor said: "We have got interest from advisers across the market place and we are focusing on quality people joining the group. "Interest comes not only from ...

Super fund returns fall again in September

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... most likely reflecting the impact of hedging. Over the same period property, in contrast, returned 20%, Australian fixed interest 6.9%, international fixed interest 6.5% and cash 2.5%. In net terms this means funds with relatively low exposure to international ...

PROFILE: REI Super chief executive Mal Smith

DARREN SNYDER, LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
REI Super is home to the superannuation funds of Australia's real estate sector. Running one of the country's oldest funds is full of memorable experiences, some tough moments and rewarding interactions with members, chief executive Mal Smith says. ...

Macquarie and CBA in global top 100

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... broadly flat from 2004 to 2009, we saw growth from 2009 to 2014 in Australia which, to some extent, could be explained by interest from foreign investors in our market, particularly those looking for opportunities in real estate, infrastructure and natural ...

Life Insurance Framework fear fading

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... beyond a year was punitive, and that ongoing responsibility was already covered by the Future of Financial Advice best interest duty. "Right now, the framework is a skeleton. It's always about putting the detail on that skeleton," he said. "We've been ...

Pick a number

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... bet's an easier pick, choosing the winning horse where there are equines a-plenty to bet on or the RBA's decision on interest rates where it's practically a coin-flip. One thing is for certain though - we'll know the RBA's decision (230PM) long before ...

Westpac profit boosted by BTIM sale

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
... addition to the BTIM sale, including $121 million in tax recoveries. Overall, these infrequent items drove a 15% rise in non-interest income to $980 million. Net interest income was $725 million, a 5% increase on FY2014, driven by a 7% loan growth and ...

Henderson completes acquisition of IOOF boutiques

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
... for an initial upfront payment of $71.6 million, plus a further payment based on future performance. Perennial Fixed Interest Partners (PFI) and Perennial Growth Management (PGM) have combined assets under management of $10.8 billion. Henderson said ...

SMSFs and infrastructure a good investment

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
... assets. Slattery said brownfield infrastructure investment has a risk profile that typically sits between cash and fixed interest and property and equities. "For trustees, particularly in the pension phase, it offers both a degree of security and potentially ...