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Hard landing if we don't heed RBA warnings

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2008
... smashing inflation presents risks of a hard landing in 2009 if consumers don't quickly moderate their spending. "With interest rates going higher and higher the risk that they go too high - if they haven't already - resulting in a hard landing in 2009 ...

CAAM dons emerging markets cap

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 19 FEB 2008
From Russia to Brazil, Africa to India, emerging markets are outpacing their developed counterparts left, right and centre, and Credit Agricole Asset Management's (CAAM) Australian arm is the latest firm to capitalise on this sector's growth. Launched ...

Fed govt tightens foreign investment rules

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 19 FEB 2008
... screens foreign investments into Australia to ensure future investment projects are in line with the country's national interest. The principles examine if particular foreign investment projects in Australia could impact national interests in telecommunications ...

Instalment warrants spice up property portfolio

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 18 FEB 2008
... portfolio. SMSF superannuation fund specialist Super Concepts said that a "significant" number of investors have indicated interest and are increasingly enquiring about instalment warrants. The new vogue comes post the ex-federal government's changes ...

High rates pose threat to direct property

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2008
... listed property sector. But the one catalyst that might put a halt to direct property's growth is the hazard of surging interest rates. According to Higgins, the effects of high rates will trigger a flow on effect to the economy through slowing GDP - ...

Fresh directions for super: ASFA

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2008
The current share market turbulence has been hailed a "positive" way to kickstart the year for the superannuation industry, as the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) forges onward with new goals and agenda for 2008. Speaking at the ...

Diversity pays in wealth management: CBA

... upon a time we were very big in Australian equities and that's about it but now we're in global infrastructure, fixed interest...and even property. So even in a downturn, we benefit from being diversified." The group had been firing on all cylinders ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2008
... stock market was higher at noon as investors snapped up stocks that were sold off heavily yesterday, and showed strong interest in the major miners following Rio Tinto's record underlying profit. "There's a bit of renewed enthusiasm for sold-off stocks ...

Why only bank fees in government sights?

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2008
... make it easier for consumers to swap between home loan providers and put some downward competitive pressure on mortgage interest rates. "Strong competition in the financial services sector is critical to ensuring consumers get the services they want ...

Sunsuper appoints board member

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 14 FEB 2008
Sunsuper has appointed Ron Monaghan, Queensland president of the Australian Labor Party, to director of the company's board. Monaghan was elected general secretary of the Queensland Council of Unions in November last year. He remains a board director ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |   12:01PM
Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI  |   11:30AM
The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |   12:13PM
L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |   11:50AM
Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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