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Lend Lease completes Mortgage Capital business sale

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2003
Lend Lease Corp Ltd today said it has completed the sale of its Lend Lease Mortgage Capital business for about $56 million.

ASIC takes action against company directors

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to wind up an allegedly unregistered managed investment scheme, in which investors were induced to establish self-managed superannuation funds and to invest in a Dominican company ...

Super rollover scheme promoter charged

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has laid charges against the promoter of a scheme allowing fund members to apply their preserved benefits towards the purchase of house and land packages on the Gold Coast.

FPA chief speaks out on restructure

Recently appointed chief executive of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Kerrie Kelly has put to rest speculation surrounding the dramatic restructure of the industry body, as reported in the Financial Standard yesterday.

AMP expands commercial and consumer finance offering

AMP Banking has expanded its product range, announcing today it will distribute a range of GE commercial and consumer finance products.

Christmas spirit replaced by outrage as FPA cut 22 staff

Recently appointed Financial Planning Association (FPA) chief executive Kerrie Kelly has announced her first action in her new role, bringing the axe down on 22 staff, clearing the way for a complete restructure of the representative body.

ASIC warns investors against illegal cold calling scams

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today warned that illegal international 'cold callers' are renewing attempts to swindle Australian investors.

Bridges chief to step down next month

Bridges Financial Services managing director David Bleakley will depart the group early next month.

Three months to go as ASIC fast tracks AFS licence applications

The Federal Government has continued to remind financial sector participants about the need to apply for their AFS licences promptly, with only three months remaining until the end of the transition to the Financial Services Reform (FSR) Act.

SMF enhance distribution capabilities

Melbourne-based SMF Funds Management (SMF) has moved to strengthen its distribution presence, announcing the acquisition of advisory group LynchPin Financial Services Pty Ltd.