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Wilson HTM deals to Mariner concerns

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2012
Wilson HTM is currently working through a strategic plan which addresses all concerns raised by Mariner Corporation over its recent performance, said chief executive Andrew Coppin.

ANZ to chase more China assets

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2012
ANZ chief executive Mike Smith was upbeat about the bank's record $6 billion profit at yesterday's annual result announcement and said the company would target further growth in Asia with acquisitions likely to follow.

AMP net cash flows surge in Q3

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2012
AMP's growth initiatives have continued to deliver positive results with a particularly significant rise in the net cash flows in the third quarter.

AMP Capital attracts $872m from two new offshore investors

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2012
AMP Capital has attracted $872 million in equity from two new international investors following plans to invest in the redevelopment of some of the country's largest shopping centres.

Vanguard launches Fixed Interest Index ETFs

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2012
Vanguard has introduced a new low cost Exchange Traded Fund range with the launch of the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF.

Quality could replace China volume-play

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2012
While China is regarded as the global powerhouse for manufacturing, demand for exports has declined in recent years, caused partly by economic slow downs and rising labour costs worldwide.

Russell ups risk in equity ETFs

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2012
Russell Investments has dumped five defensive stocks in its latest rebalance of its value index, anticipating growth in riskier assets.

ANZ posts record profits

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2012
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) reported record full-year profits driven by growth in its Asian business.

Online tool offers comparative performance data

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
SelfWealth, a new online tool for comparing investment portfolios with others, has launched in Australia today.

Big infrastructure underscores China growth

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
Big infrastructure projects that facilitate rapid urbanisation are playing a major role in reshaping China's economy.