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Rainmaker coverage tops 25,000 options

Rainmaker has just completed a major research expansion, boosting the investment option coverage in its online adviser and super fund web software to a massive 25,000 investment options. Andrew Keevers, Rainmaker associate director of research, said ...

Mercer ups ante in corporate super

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2009
The $12 billion Mercer Super Trust recruits a top sales exec from Russell and revamps its employer and member-related services to maintain its top spot in the ultra-competitive corporate trust sector. Last year, Plan for Life reported that the Mercer ...

Aberdeen Financials fund rated 'three star'

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2009
Research and ratings firm, Standard & Poor's has given the Aberdeen Financials Fund a 'three star' rating. The fund is managed using a bottom-up investment approach and features a low five per cent annual portfolio turnover. Mark Daniels, Aberdeen head ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2009
The Australian stock market may gain after US equities and commodity prices rose on Friday. At 0735 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March Share Price Index futures contract was up ten points at 3,534. In economic news, the Australian Bureau ...

Jacobson departs Kaplan

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2009
Warren Jacobson, Kaplan Professional Australia chief executive, has resigned from the professional education provider. Jacobson announced his resignation on December 11 which became effective at the end of last year to "explore new opportunities". Kaplan ...

Vanguard launches gov bond fund

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2009
Vanguard Investments Australia has launched an Australian Government Bond Index Fund as investors continue to seek haven in safe investments backed by the government. The Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index Fund (the Fund) invests in Government ...

Principal Global Investors wins $160m mandate

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2009
Principal Global Investors Australia has been awarded a $160 million global equity mandate from Tyndall/Suncorp Investment Management. At the end of last year, Suncorp reshuffled its manager line up of its Investment Management World Equities Trust. ...

Aussie tech providers score overseas deals

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2009
Australian based wealth management administration providers Bravura and Praemium have scored international deals that will see the firms export their services to Vietnam and the UK respectively. Bravura signed a $5.8 million agreement with one of Vietnam's ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2009
The Australian stock market is expected to open lower after US stocks fell on fears about the health of big financial firms and the overall economy. At 0823 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March Share Price Index futures contract was down 104 ...

Cognacs and chocolates

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2009
In spite of the best wishes for good tidings for the New Year, sorrows and trouble abound. The global financial crisis shows no signs of abating. The global economic future looks glum. Yet Americans are unable to afford their usual psychological crutches ...