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

Search Results

Showing 9491 - 9500 of 12425 results for "Focus"

SMSF sector tackling misconceptions

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... been using this approach as there have been some uncertainties around its applications." Burgess predicts an increase in focus on borrowing after the sector received some clarification around the point. "It is inevitable that we will see more self-managed ...

PIGS!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... PIGS! But there could be something positive that could come out in all these. And that is that it could finally (hopefully) focus the minds of European authorities to, once and for all, come up with a credible concerted action plan to reverse the rot ...

Towers Watson names new head of wealth mngt

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
... In the new role with Towers Watson, Howell will lead its advisory business to the Asian wealth management industry with a focus on expanding its foothold with banks, securities firms, family offices, private banks and insurance companies. In addition ...

Bendigo and Adelaide team up with Australia's first RI platform

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
Australia's first Responsible Investment platform, The Emerald Wrap, which launches in March 2012 is partnering with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank as the wrap's default cash account provider. The Emerald Investment, Super and Pension Wrap will offer a wide ...

Artio brings high yield to Aust instos

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
... income-orientated strategies have been an emphasis in this low growth environment world," said Maldari, adding that investors should focus on asset classes that benefit from a slow growth environment. "High yield is probably one of the most misunderstood ...

Energy Super turns to YouTube

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2011
... for an average Gen Yer today taking action in their super such as potential tax savings. More videos are planned that will focus on investment options and insurance. Aimed it is younger super members, Gen Y (those aged between 12 - 30 years) make up ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2011
... gains but finished mostly flat, ending the best week for Wall Street in over two years. The rally lost steam as investor focus shifted to the negative aspects of a jobs report, traders said. The Labor Department said the unemployment rate dropped to ...

AMP sells insurance arm to Suncorp

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2011
... Commercial Insurance business. AMP said the sale had no effect on its financial planning business and said it would continue to focus on wealth management, investment management and advice. A joint statement also noted that the transaction terms were ...

AMP Capital wins UK pension fund mandate

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2011

Quantum launches US residential fund

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2011
Australian funds management group Quantum has launched a US residential property fund to invest in single family homes in economically sound cities. The fund aims to take advantage of the steep decline in US property prices, low interest rates and the ...