CIOs’ sentiment returns to positive in September quarter

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The Chief Investment Officer Index released today by the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows CIO sentiment is improving, but remains weak. The overall rating of CIO sentiment is five for... Read more continue reading

AMP launches new part-time Horizons Academy Flex Program

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AMP has launched the Horizons Academy Flex Program, a new part-time paid financial planning training program that provides a flexible pathway to the profession for those wanting greater work/life balance. ... Read more continue reading

Hyperion takes credit for finding growth in Aussie equities

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The post-GFC credit cycle has seen a reversal of fortune for companies with low levels of gearing and organic growth, according to Australian equities fund manager, Hyperion Asset Management.   Mark... Read more continue reading

Keeping pace with change – executive search company OHRC rebrands and expands

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Industry specialist executive search firm OHRC Executive Search have rebranded and are now known as Chamberlain Executive Resourcing. The rebrand coincides with their expansion into Queensland and the opening of... Read more continue reading

Principal Global Investors approved for $150 Million QFII quota

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Principal Global Investors, LLC, a leading global asset manager and a member of the Principal Financial Group® (NYSE:PFG), announces it has been approved for a $150 million quota as a... Read more continue reading

Federated Investors Inc hires Chief Executive Officer for new Asia Pacific subsidiary

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Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE: FII), one of the largest investment managers in the United States, today announced the hiring of Craig Bingham to lead the firm’s new Asia Pacific subsidiary.... Read more continue reading

Profit squeeze but companies ride out storm

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There are three days left in the profit-reporting season. CommSec has assessed the results of 114 companies from the ASX 200 index that have reported full-year results to June 2012... Read more continue reading

Scammers target job seekers

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So far this year the Australian Taxation Office has received more than 10,000 reports on a wide range of scams including fake job advertisements, emails and bogus phone calls. “One... Read more continue reading

First combined offer from the new AMP: AMP Group Insurance

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AMP has announced the launch of AMP Group Insurance, the first combined offer from the new AMP. AMP’s Director Group Wealth Protection Rob Bergin said AMP Group Insurance builds on... Read more continue reading

Home sales slump to near 11-year low

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New homes sales fell by 5.6 per cent in July, wiping out all the gains recorded over the previous five months. Sales stand at the second lowest level in 11... Read more continue reading