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

Search Results

Showing 8011 - 8020 of 9743 results for "Major"

Retirement liabilities dwarf assets six-fold

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 APR 2008
Worldwide pension savings might have doubled in the 10 years to 2006 to US$24 trillion but retirement liabilities are estimated to be more than six times that, reveals the State Street Corporation pension industry Vision Report. This disparity illustrates ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 18 APR 2008
... the weekend. "In the US, eyes are on the Citigroup results, which are not expected to be good," she said. At 1215 AEST, major resource stocks were lower with BHP Billiton down 2.4 per cent, or $1.06, to $42.33, and Rio Tinto was down 3.88 per cent or ...

Carbon transport the next big thing

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 18 APR 2008
... costs and structural inefficiencies. "If we build all these solar cells in Alice Springs, you have to somehow get it to the major cities and it will take time to build that infrastructure," he said. By contrast, clean coal and nuclear energy are much ...

Fix productivity, fix education

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2008
... sharpening our educational curriculum might be missing one key detail - students don't like technical subjects and it's a major long term threat to our global productivity. A review just released by the Australian Mathematics Teachers Association (AAMT) ...

Investments for planners, by planners: Instreet

... first, a closed-end, end of financial year product, is expected in early May, and was designed after Instreet spoke with some major adviser groups. There will also be two open-ended products, to be available on platforms, that will provide advisers access ...

Linear Financial launches SMA

... Linear's managing director Chris Hipkin said the product is "the first of its kind to offer investment exposure across all major asset classes" and integrates easily with mainstream financial planning software packages. Hipkin added that the product ...

TWUSUPER selects CommInsure

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2008
The transport industry superannuation fund TWUSUPER has teamed up with CommInsure to enhance its insurance offering for the bulk of its members. Effective 26 April, the level of basic insurance cover available to the majority of the super fund's members ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2008
... Sydney Futures exchange at 1019 AEST, the June share price index was 58 points higher at 5,506 on a volume of 4,227. All the major banks were up this morning. At 1020 AEST, Westpac was up 21 cents, or 0.93 per cent, to $22.76, Commonwealth Bank was up ...

Escalator gets US tick of approval

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 15 APR 2008
... feedback we had from the Vanguard executive on the progress we've made on Escalator, versus the progress that most of the major players in the US have had with similar models, is that we are way ahead on [member] acceptance," said Fitzsimons. "Together ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2008
... has followed on because we are very demonstrably not decoupled from the USA, despite what people might say. "They've got a major credit problem... and we're getting some repercussions from that." Mr Bishop said he did not expect the local equities market ...

Editor's Choice

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.

Videos

Brought to you by
MORE VIDEOS

Products

Financial Standard Guide To Series

'Guide To' Series

Pocket investment guides featuring adviser case studies and a glossary.
MORE INFO
Financial Standard Publisher's Forum

Publisher's Forum

Investing trends and strategies from the industry’s thought leaders.
MORE INFO
Financial Standard Product Showcases

Product Showcases

Putting the spotlight on investment products that matter.
MORE INFO

Expert Feed

Industry Events

MORE INDUSTRY EVENTS
JUL
21

Advisers Big Day Out - Cairns 

JUL
23

Advisers Big Day Out - Sunshine Coast 

JUL
24

Advisers Big Day Out - Gold Coast 

JUL
28

Advisers Big Day Out - Hobart 

JUL
30

Advisers Big Day Out - Geelong 

Featured Profile

MORE PROFILES
Blake Briggs

Blake Briggs

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Since becoming chief executive, Blake Briggs has renewed the Financial Services Council's influence, expanded the membership base, and strengthened its policy and advocacy credentials. Karren Vergara writes.
READ MORE
The Financial Standard podcast
Tune in each week as we discuss the latest developments in Australia's wealth management industry.
Financial Standard podcast
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
YouTube
Follow Financial Standard on Facebook
Follow Financial Standard on Twitter
Follow Financial Standard on LinkedIn
Follow Financial Standard on Instagram
Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd - ABN 86 095 610 996
part of ISS - Institutional Shareholder Services, © Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved
MarketSage  -  MarketPulse  -  MarketPro  -  Media