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Super funds offering more additional services: new report

Industry funds are leading master trusts in the race to offer additional benefits and services, according to a new report by research group Selecting Super.

Westpac appoints New Zealand director

Westpac Banking Corporation chairman Leon Davis has announced the appointment of Peter Wilson to the company's board of directors.

Opis Capital receives 'approved' rating from Zenith

Melbourne-based boutique fund Opis Capital has been given an 'approved' rating from Zenith Investment Partners.

BNP Paribas wins AMPOPF mandate

BNP Paribas Securities Services has been appointed as Master Custodial Services' provider to the AMP Officers Provident Fund (AMPOPF) and its members.

LPTs contribute significantly to bond supply: Citigroup

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2003
Listed Property Trusts (LPT) have produced a significant proportion of corporate bond supply this year with merger and acquisition activity in the sector lifting the issuance.

IOOF managing director to step down in June 2004

IOOF Group chairman Ray Schoer has announced the Board has decided against renewing the five-year employment contract of Group managing director Robert Turner, after it expires in June 2004.

Strategist departs HSBC Asset Management

HSBC Asset Management has sacked its investment strategist, Kerry Duce, industry sources have told the Financial Standard.

Afternoon market wrap: Shares continue to lose ground

WITH AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
The Australian share market closed in the red, with interest focused on news that ANZ Banking Group had reached agreement to acquire the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ).

ANZ appoints Bob Edgar as chief operating officer

ANZ has appointed Bob Edgar as chief operating officer - reporting to ANZ chief executive John McFarlane - the Bank announced today.

IWL acquires market information technology provider

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
Diversified financial services company IWL Ltd has acquired market information technology provider iMedia Technology Pty Ltd.