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"You have every right to be disappointed": AMP's Willcox

... capital". Chief executive officer Andrew Mohl added, "we know the timing of the disclosure has been the subject of much debate. We made full disclosure as soon as we made our decision". Mohl continued, "on February 26, we were valuing our UK businesses ...

Budget will set the tone for upcoming economic debates: ICAP

... is unlikely to have a sizeable immediate impact on financial markets, but it will set the tone for some of the economic debate in coming months, ICAP chief economist Dr Ric Simes has predicted. The two most watched numbers will be the budget surplus ...

ANZ financial literacy survey sparks political catfight

The release of the ANZ survey of adult financial literacy in Australia has re-ignited the political debate over 'choice' of super with both main parties claiming that the survey-which reveals a good deal of ignorance on superannuation-vindicates their ...

Morning market wrap: All Ordinaries at three month high

... minister, Alexander Losyukov said that the next several hours are crucial and could have catastrophic results on the nuclear debate. His Australian counterpart, Alexander Downer has played down those fears, but warned that the Korean crisis is the most ...

Select attacks APRA on hedge fund warning

... dollar," McCormick added. APRA issued a warning on the use of hedge funds on March 5, a decision that has sparked significant debate within the industry. "What is becoming obvious, however, is that while some hedge funds are professionally managed and ...

Global accounting standards get thumbs up: report

... these assessments in their valuations," said Michael Codling, head of banking at Pricewaterhouse Coopers. "Much of the debate so far has centred on IAS 39 (financial instrument standard) and proposed insurance contract standards. These standards will ...

Superannuation awareness "extremely poor": CPA

John Fernando The Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) of Australia today threw its weight behind the government's proposed 'choice of super' fund initiative being debated in parliament this week, but added that a number of practical issues had to ...

The value of bonds: Brumby defends the role of government debt

Paul Cully Victorian State Treasurer John Brumby has weighed in on the debate surrounding government bonds, arguing that government borrowing provides both flexibility for Australian investors and maintains the country's international standing. "It ...