OPINION OF THE WEEK
Beware The Impact of Basel II On Bank Lending
Alec Haverstick, Boxwood Advisors.
Capital adequacy rules known as "Basel II" become fully effective from April 2011, imposing much tougher requirements on banks to set aside capital against risks of default. The impact, the author says, will be severe.
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Executive Moves - February 2010
Worries That Australian Wealth Market Lacks Competition
Competition, or rather the lack of it, is becoming a major factor in Australia’s wealth management industry as several players fight against the trend for consolidation.
Australia Tightens Screws On Trusts
The Australian government continues to crack down on tax structures traditionally used by wealthy families with the release of draft legislation to extend with-holding tax arrangements to family trusts.
Battle Is Joined To Buy AXA Assets In Australia
The game’s afoot in Australia’s wealth management industry in the battle for AXA’s domestic assets, with AMP letting its exclusive rights to negotiate lapse at this week's deadline.
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