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LICs versus ETFs

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 9 SEP 2010
... at a discount," said Amanda Skelly, director of ETF product development at Russell. ETFs have been attracting greater interest from financial planners due to the greater transparency and higher ability to be benchmarked. Over recent years LICs have received ...

Europeans flock to Asian stocks

JOHN MCDULING  |  THURSDAY, 9 SEP 2010
European investors are leading the charge into Asian equities, according to Fidelity executives. "Based on money flows we have seen, Europeans are more bullish than Asians on equity markets in general," said Fidelity Australia's managing director, Gerard ...

Let the lobbying begin

JOHN MCDULING  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2010
The Independents holding the balance of power in Federal Parliament could be subjected to three years of intense lobbying as the financial services industry comes to grips with a minority government. Industry bodies remain united in their desire to ...

Member engagement still strong: Russell

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2010
... realistically seeks to change their super investment strategy. "For those who have a mortgage you will be interested in interest rates and things that may impact your mortgage but you may only make a change to your repayments or decide to refinance your ...

AIST research exposes flaws in asset-based fee model

JOHN MCDULING  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2010
There are significant weaknesses in the concept of asset-based fees as a means of remuneration for fund managers, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) in conjunction with actuary RiceWarner. The asset ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2010
The Australian share market was flat at noon, with investors cautious ahead of an interest rate announcement and an indication on which political party will rule. At 1200 AEDT the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 6.6 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 4,582.1 ...

AMP hires environment, social governance expert

NEWS RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2010
... implementation of responsible investment practices in all asset classes including listed equities, infrastructure, fixed interest and credit. Kirkman will also engage with Australian companies on ESG issues and support the implementation of environmental ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2010
... contracts traded. In economics news on Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to hand down its decision on interest rates at 1430 AEST. Other economic data due for release includes the Australian Industry Group-Housing Industry Association ...

Legalsuper continues mandate restructure

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 6 SEP 2010
... changes. The fund has terminated mandates with three fund managers totaling $62 million. This included a $38 million fixed interest mandate with Blackrock, a $20 million global equities mandate with Alliance Bernstein and $4 million with the Aberdeen ...

UK bid to attract Aussie investors

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 3 SEP 2010
... programs as well as our technology, education and scientific research. I believe that green technology is of particular interest to Australian investors." According to UKTI, there are all sorts of investment opportunities presenting themselves in the ...