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Challenger posts solid half-year results

Challenger has produced a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $149 million for the six months to 31 December 2012, up 17 per cent on the prior corresponding period....

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AIA Group finds new business growth

AIA Group has grown the value of new business in Asia-Pacific by more than 25 per cent. ...

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Perpetual improves profit

Perpetual’s restructuring delivers a solid profit improvement....

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Early election leaves industry in the lurch

It is now nearly a month since the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, announced that the 2013 Federal Election would be held on 14 September – and despite her suggestions to ...

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Countplus remains acquisitive

Countplus remains fixed on growth despite a first-half profit decline...

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Australian Unity boosts profit

Wealth management group Australian Unity Limited has reported healthy profit growth for the first half of the financial year, with its advice business being the highlight...

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Tasmania’s MyState benefits from acquisitions

Tasmanian group MyState rewarded by acquisition of The Rock....

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Investing in tomorrow - weighing up the value of equities, cash and bonds

Price is what you pay, value is what you get. However, the former doesn’t necessarily guarantee the latter, writes Marcus Burns....

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Caveat emptor necessary amid planner churn

With scores of financial planners changing dealer groups, Mike Taylor writes that it is important for those doing the recruiting to undertake the necessary due diligence ...