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09 September 2008 • By Vishal Teckchandani • 1 min read

Westpac moves to calm St George shareholders

Westpac Bank and St George Bank agree to increase the special dividend in an attempt to calm St George shareholders

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Dai-ichi set to purchase final Tower tranche

Dai-ichi Life is set to purchase the final part of Guinness Peat Group's previous 29.7 per cent shareholding in Tower.Dai-ichi Life has begun the ...

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Hit me with your best shot

Conflicts of interest is the theme of this week's IFA feature.Conflicts of interest is the theme of this week's IFA feature. The ...

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Advisers shy away from main platforms

A large number of financial advisers have stopped using one main platform in favour of many, new industry data has found.A large proportion ...

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Employers oppose IASB proposals

Employers worldwide oppose the IASB's proposed defined benefit accounting rules, a global survey has found.The new defined benefit ...

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SMAs not enough for diversification

Using SMAs alone to build client portfolios does not provide enough asset class diversification.Using only separately managed accounts (SMAs) to ...

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Fortitude voted best hedge fund

AIMA has presented its awards to the hedge fund sector for 2008.The Fortitude Capital Absolute Return fund has won the Alternative Investment ...

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Sentry acquires Keating McCullough

Sentry purchases Keating McCullough & Associated in Queensland.Sentry Financial Group has given itself a stronger presence in Queensland, with the ...

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Platform industry needs to unite: Barrett

A united front by Australia's platform market may be the best way forward to combat competition.Australia's retail platform market needs to create a ...

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ASFA hires new policy head

ASFA ends the search for a new head of policy, with the appointment of former BT superannuation director Melinda Howes.After a lengthy search, The ...

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