The new chief executive of HBF believes his international experience will help the not-for-profit health fund grow and prosper in the current challenging market conditions.
HBOS Australia subsidiary St Andrew's Australia has made a full year profit before tax of $22.6 million, a 109 per cent increase on the 2005 calendar year.
Perth-based wealth management company St Andrew's Australia has expanded its financial planning business by acquiring Queensland firm Whittaker Macnaught, established by high profile media commentator Noel Whittaker.
HBOS Australia subsidiary St Andrew's Australia has made a before tax profit of $8.4 million for the half year to June 30 2006, a 147 per cent increase on the previous corresponding period.