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Latest Infertility Treatment Authority records show 17 children were born in Victoria in 2006 after having the screening. Hundreds more children have been born around the world using the technique. Monash IVF medical director Prof Gab Kovacs said yesterday he was unable to comment on the case because it was before the courts. The case is listed for a directions hearing at the County Court on March 31. Monash IVF was recently sold to the private equity arm of ABN Amro bank in a $200 million deal. Share this article What is this? .
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Pensions help for the fretful fifties
Fears of a generation of older workers retiring with negligible pension savings have prompted the City regulator to target those in their late fifties and early sixties with a new 'last-minute' saving awareness campaign. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) wants to warn what it calls the 'pre-retired' - those within two years of retiring - to the potentially huge gaps between the amount they expect to retire on and what they may actually end up with. Its national campaign for 'anxious aspirants', which will start on 17 September, will highlight how those who have saved little can still make up for lost time. 'We don't want these workers to panic; rather to consider their options,' says an FSA spokeswoman. For many with little in the way of savings, these options are not cheap and usually include an equity-release element to tap into the value of a home; working beyond 65; 'buying' extra years of an occupational pension scheme; and delaying the taking of the state pension.
Security Benefit Completes Acquisition of Rydex Investments
TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Security Benefit today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Rydex Investments, a Maryland-based investment management company that is a leader in bringing institutional-style investment products to the retail market. "Today's action is a significant milestone for both Security Benefit and Rydex Investments and provides important benefits for all of our key stakeholders," said Kris Robbins, Security Benefit chairman of the board and chief executive officer. "In addition to diversifying our business -- a critical element of success in today's often volatile financial marketplace -- it enables Security Benefit to continue its history of providing broader solutions through sophisticated asset and risk management skills; comprehensive products, options and choices; and a growing array of traditional and non-traditional capabilities." The combined organization has approximately $35 billion in assets under management resulting in approximately $52 billion of assets under administration.
Local business helps seniors change scenery
Matt Nachtrieb/Staff Photo (L to R) CarolAnne Crossan and Jacki Finley, with A Changing Season, move furniture and other belongings for a client from Sterling House in Denton to Lewisville. This photo is available at www.scntx.com. production/flowermound/datedfolder/01-19/front .
The Viacom Walkout: It Is On
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Luxury suites, and laser treatment for pets on the menu
The menu has a New Orleans, Italian and French flair, while staying true to some of Beauregard's favorites, Hoffner said. "What I love most about being a chef is making people happy," he said in a news release. "Whether they desire fried chicken or foie gras, I love to see my customers smile," he said. Hoffner began his restaurant career at age 9 when he washed dishes in a Texas restaurant. "It's been in my blood ever since." Hoffner and Rashleigh met through a waitress at Beauregard's after Hoffner and his family moved to Wellington. Information: 568-4065. > Laser therapy is available for pets to help with pain management, wound healing and rehab. Local veterinarian Bobby Cawthron of Aspen Grove Veterinary Care said Aspen Grove is the first in Fort Collins to offer laser therapy for animals.
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