Dispatches: ASX chief to call it quits

Australian Securities Exchange chief executive Robert Elstone has flagged plans to retire from the markets operator from July next year. (Sydney Morning Herald)

The number of Australian millionaires rose by more than 30 per cent last year, climbing above the level recorded before the financial crisis hit, the Australian Financial Review said, citing a report by Capgemini and Merrill Lynch. (Bloomberg)

UBS will strengthen its Asian operations by sending one of its top executives to be co-chief executive of the region. (The Australian)

AMP Financial Planning is looking for growth in the North Queensland market, reflecting the rapid expansion of areas such as Townsville. (Money Management)