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AMP Cap Investors adds new head and investments

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2006
AMP Capital Investors has appointed of a new head of infrastructure, Australia, and announced two significant new infrastructure investments as it continues to expand its portfolio.

Bravura storms into the UK big league

HAMISH MADDEN  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2006
Bravura Solutions has taken a giant step forward in its plan to become a heavyweight in the UK market with the acquisition of the Bank of New York's transfer agency software business more than doubling its revenue, doubling its staff and giving it a ...

Taxman fee for DIY funds trebles

The amount that self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors will have to pay the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will treble from $45 to $150 as part of the government's proposed superannuation reforms, effective 1 July 2007.

BT backs new hedge fund

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2006
BT Financial Group has partnered with new hedge fund manager Voyager Funds Management in a distribution deal for the group's flagship Voyager Pan Asia Fund.

Financial Wisdom strikes up another Alliance

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2006
Financial Wisdom has formed a strategic partnership with Alliance Property Finance in a move that will give all Alliance customers access to comprehensive financial advice.

CBA takes private banking upmarket

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2006
The Commonwealth Bank yesterday confirmed reports that it had moved 30 staff out of its private banking operation as part of a restructure of the business that will see it focus more closely on providing financial planning services for its clients.

Pengana's hedge fund arm finds a new home

Malcolm Turnbull's brainchild and 'house of hedge funds' Pengana Hedge Funds has been turned over to a new consortium, including James Packer and former UBS investment bank chairman, Chris Mackay, who will also be launching a new long only global equities ...

Snowball acquisitions feeding bottom line

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2006
Snowball Group has reported an after tax profit of over $1.7 million for the June 2006 year, with earnings per share increasing 150 per cent from $1.20 to $3.00 on the back of a continuing acquisitions strategy.

DSTi scoops major software deal

Funds management software DST International (DSTi) has won a major contract after one of Saudi Arabia's largest banks, Riyad Bank, signed up for their integrated software solutions.

Multiplex property fund closes oversubscribed

Property giant Multiplex's foray into funds management is proving to be the right move after its latest property fund offering closed this week oversubscribed thanks to strong retail demand.