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PROFILE: ME Bank CEO Jamie McPhee

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014
... society to a listed, shareholder-owned bank, he says: "As a listed company, you need to become a lot more commercial in your focus. At the end of the day, your obligation is to create value for your shareholders. Suddenly you have a share price which ...

AAP offers PI insurance for independent advisers

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014
Centrepoint-owned Associated Advisory Practices (AAP) is offering a professional indemnity (PI) insurance product tailored for independent financial advisers. The solution was launched earlier this year and since then average renewal premiums have lowered ...

SPAA defends SMSF tax rules

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2014
The self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) industry has downplayed concerns that it does not pay enough tax, arguing the same tax rules apply across the board. Responding to a front-page article in the Australian Financial Review today, SMSF Professionals' ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2014
Australian stocks were flat in early trade in a resilient start to the week following solid falls in the US and Europe on Friday. The Australian share market posted a seventh straight session of gains on Friday, taking it to a new six-year high. IG ...

Voya appoints head of emerging market debt

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2014
Voya Investment Management has appointed Jean-Dominique BA1/4tikofer to its fixed income team as head of emerging markets. He will be responsible for directing the fund manager's investment strategy across all fixed income asset classes in emerging ...

Mortgage Choice booms, invests in planners

AAP AND ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014
... we are successfully transitioning the business into a diversified financial services powerhouse and we will continue to focus on our growth and diversification moving forward - adding value to our customers, franchisees, and our shareholders." Stripping ...

Folkestone posts strong result

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014
... stood at $3.15 million, up from $1.18 million in the 2013 financial year. "The strong result in FY14 reflects the continued focus on delivering on our strategy to provide real estate wealth solutions. Funds under management increased by 29% from $630 ...

MyState sees small growth in profits

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014
... due to soft economic conditions in our traditional markets and intense competition amongst lenders. Following increased focus on the broker channel, loan originations improved strongly in the second half. "MyState continues to focus on writing high-quality ...

Movers and shakers

... broker channels as well the Group's wealth brand MyState Wealth Management. This appointment is exemplary of the group's focus on improving products and services to direct and third party banking and mortgage origination channels. MyState Limited chief ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher, following solid gains on Wall Street overnight. At 0658 AEST on Friday, the September share price index futures contract was up 10 points at 5,615. In Australia, company earnings season continues with ...