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12 May 2008 • By • 1 min read

Credit crunch a regulatory issue

US regulators need to address the priorities of investment banks to avoid future credit crunches.The world economy will not be able to avoid further ...

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Takeovers Panel reshuffle

Superannuation Minister Nick Sherry announces five new appointments to the Takeovers Panel.Five new members have joined the Takeovers Panel and a ...

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Illegal mortgage MIS nailed

Regulator warns schemes offering a high rate of return have a high rate of risk.ASIC has clamped down on an unregistered mortgage investment ...

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All guns blaze for MLC as income jumps

MLC's net income climbs 6.1 per cent to $646 million as its insurance, investments and financial planning division all post gains.MLC, Australia's ...

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St George and Westpac in merger talks

Westpac and St George announced today they are in merger discussions.Westpac Bank and St George Bank have revealed this morning that they are in ...

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Equity market hard to predict

Forecasts for Australian equities have a strong potential for error in today's market, an investment officer with Platypus Asset Management has said

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Time for super review

Superannuation strategies need reviewing in order to take advantage of the market downturn.Australians should re-examine their tax and contribution ...

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Fox departs Suncorp

After more than 35 years within the financial services industry, Suncorp's Dennis Fox has announced his retirement.Suncorp will reshuffle its ...

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Move towards bite size PDS: IFSA

Chunky PDSs are confusing, disengaging and lead to investors overlooking information, according to IFSA.Product disclosure statements (PDS) ...

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Centro wins six-month reprieve

The embattled mall owner fends off another deadline to refinance its debts.The struggling Centro Properties Group (Centro) announced yesterday ...

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