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Online insurance lost in cyberspace

RUTH LIEW | MONDAY, 26 MAY 2008

Australians shopping for insurance online can save up to ten per cent more than buying them through conventional means - but the online revolution seems to be slow on the uptake, a new survey shows. According to a recent Allianz poll, only 32 per cent ...

ING snaps up Zurich advisory group

RUTH LIEW | FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2008

... would increase ING's adviser distribution footprint. "With funds under management of more than $1.1 billion, as well as major life ($23 million in-force) and general insurance distribution businesses, FLS is a high quality dealer group that will enhance ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2008

The Australian share market was down at noon as lower prices for commodities prompted selling in major resources, oil and gold stocks. The major banks also were weaker. CMC markets head of trading James Foulsham said although there had been a positive ...

Car sales put on the brakes

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2008

... period, further illustrating how significant is the current slowdown. The January-April trend reversal may also be the first major sign that the economy is finally beginning to slow down.

Defence Housing open for instos

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2008

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is reviewing its strategy and opening doors for institutional investors looking to invest in its $7 billion property portfolio. Conventional "mum and dad" retail investors have traditionally made up the majority of DHA ...

Financial Ombudsman Service launched

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2008

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has given the thumbs up to the establishment of a new Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). The FOS will represent the merger of the three biggest complaints schemes operating in the financial ...

The fight over how to fight inflation

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2008

... announcing it will block increased transport taxes on the trucking industry. Given that low trucking taxes are one of the major reasons why rail freight is not commercially viable, Henry's comments are tremendously significant. Henry's comments follow ...

Macquarie posts 23pct profit hike

MICHAEL HOBBS | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2008

... said Ben Bruck, FMG group head. "Some of the proceeds of this realisation were reinvested into the business, in the form of major systems and operational infrastructure investments which will enable the group to expand internationally." He said despite ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2008

... Newmont fell five cents to $5.07, Newcrest added 31 cents to $33.13 and Lihir lost two cents to $3.22. Sino Gold Mining's major shareholder, Gold Fields, will raise its stake in the company via a planned $204 million capital raising by the China-focused ...

Co-investing gains momentum

... alternative asset or buys an equity, or equity-like, stake in the underlying fund manager, has worked wonders for many of the major super funds in the country. For example, a successful co-investment model that Sunsuper tried more than two years ago ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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