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Absolute returns not high risk

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2006

... returns but for consistency of investment style itself," said Pearson. "More than anything this means you need adequate research resources. A multi-strategy approach in itself is no replacement for doing the research properly," said MacDonald. Andrew ...

CommSec launches over-the-counter CFDs

HAMISH MADDEN | MONDAY, 6 NOV 2006

... regulatory and supervisory characteristics associated with normal exchange traded products," Comyn said. According to research carried out by Market Analyst Software, 47 per cent of traders currently use CFDs, making them the second most popular investment ...

Finsia wins fin services education excellence award

ALEX DUNNIN | MONDAY, 6 NOV 2006

... the Finsia Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance has become an industry standard, a perception confirmed by ANOP market research in 2005 that found that among industry decision makers this is precisely how the graduate diploma is recognised. Marilyn Hill ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL | FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2006

... perceptions that he economy may have peaked. Professor Anne Harding of the Melbourne Institute of Social and Economic Research said yesterday at a Melbourne conference that the last decade has been most rewarding to middle income earners in the bracket ...

AFA conference raises $45,000 for MS research

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2006

The AFA partnership with Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) has already raised $45,000, enough to immediately launch a dedicated PhD research program. Jeremy Wright, executive director of MSRA, said, "This is a terrific outcome as the funds ...

First State Super 2006 SelectingSuper Fund of the Year

... very successful year," said Dr Tom Parry, First State Super's chairman. To choose the winner, Rainmaker Information's research division chose the five finalists from those which are already rated AAA SelectingSuper rating, the highest rating given by ...

BlackRock expands distribution team

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2006

BlackRock has beefed up its retail distribution and marketing team after completing its merger with Merrill Lynch and uniting the businesses under the one banner. Underpinning BlackRock's strategy of growing the Australian business and product range ...

Russell opens 'best ideas' fund to retail investors

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2006

... strategy were shown to be effective and it was an exciting opportunity for retail investors to access this strategy. "Our research has shown there is an interesting relationship between the number of managers overweighting a stock and the subsequent ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL | TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2006

... been criticized by the Federal government as being a major contributor to the escalating costs facing new motgagees. Research by the Urban Development Institute of Australia found that such charges sum to about a third of the on-cost of land and that ...

Skandia buys Intech to form $13b platform and research co

... Skandia has acquired investment consultant Intech for an undisclosed sum in a move that forms a massive platform and research group with over $13 billion in funds under management. In a surprise move that both parties have managed to keep under wraps ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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