Dispatches: Perpetual boss quits

David Deverall has signalled the end of his seven-year reign as chief executive of fund manager Perpetual after announcing his resignation this morning. The former Macquarie Bank high-flyer will stand down by next March but will almost certainly leave sooner once the company's board, led by chairman Bob Savage, is able to find a replacement. (Sydney Morning Herald)

Suncorp-Metway says it aims to double its new life insurance business, while aggressively managing costs, over the next three years. (The Australian)

Macquarie, the world's largest manager of infrastructure assets, expects new money for unlisted infrastructure funds to come from first-time investors, buoying a tough fundraising environment. (Business Spectator)

Women lawyers are being increasingly sidelined in the race for partnership despite their growing number in leading law firms. (News.com.au)