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Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
Australian shares are flat, with rises in energy companies underpinning much of the market. IG markets analyst Evan Lucas said several market heavyweights, including the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra, going ex-dividend were weighing on the market. But ...

Australian ETF industry soars to reach $8 billion

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has swelled to a record high, breaching the $8 billion mark for the first time, according to data from ETF provider BetaShares. The total market capitalisation of the low cost index products traded ...

Annuity sales reinforce solid Challenger result

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
Challenger Limited's total assets under management (AUM) has risen 34% to $44.8 billion in the 12 months to 30 June 2013 following record flows into its annuities and funds management businesses. Earnings before interest and tax stood at $365 million ...

Performance fees boost K2 profits in 2013

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
K2 Asset Management has announced an after tax profit of $13.2 million and final dividend of 4 cents per share for the year to 30 June 2013, after strong investment performance triggered performance fees. In an announcement on the Australian Securities ...

Biggest weekly drop since and other scares

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013

Medical charges put pressure on retiree living costs

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
Significant price rises for medical and hospital services have led to a modest increase in the cost of living for retirees according to the latest Australian Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Retirement Standard figures. The figured for the June ...

ANZ profit, wealth FUM up despite insurance concerns

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
Funds under management growth of 6% year-to-date in ANZ's global wealth division have helped the bank post a solid profit in its latest nine-month report. In a statement on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the bank announced an unaudited 7% ...

Instreet expands online presence

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
Boutique structured product provider Instreet has become the latest financial services firm to join the industry social media and mobile technology revolution, upgrading its website and shifting its focus to engage more actively with the online community. ...

Uncertainty stinks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
The Australian share market has opened fractionally higher, boosted by the big miners. IG Markets market strategist Evan Lucas said the big miners - BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals - were forging ahead on the back of stronger iron ore prices ...