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AAP | THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2005

The Australian share market is expected to open weaker, although the market will be firmly focused on stock-specific news, with a raft of earnings results expected. The March share price index contract, a key indicator for the day ahead, was seven points ...

MLC looks for more advisers

... established early last year as MLC looked to attract new advisers to its self-employed adviser networks. Quin-Conroy will focus on the growing the MLC businesses - Godfrey Pembroke, Garvan Financial Planning, Apogee Financial Planning and MLC - through ...

Mariner Mortgage Trusts gets three stars amid concerns over short-term growth

Assirt Research has awarded the Mariner Mortgage Trust (MMT) a three star rating and has assessed its business management and operating capability along with its mortgages as 'competent'. Mariner is a brand in its infancy only coming into being in 2003. ...

Four stars to Goldman Sachs JB Were Multi-Strategy Fund

... pronged allocation of funds to produce the best results. The majority of the allotment is to a collection of funds that focus on directional bias to markets in the portfolio, while a second share is apportioned to a group using an event driven strategy ...

NAB confirms UK commitment despite expected loss

National Australia Bank yesterday issued a profit warning on its UK operations but confirmed its commitment to the market amid speculation following the sale of its Irish banks - National Irish Bank and Northern Bank. "Following an extensive review ...

QSuper expands investment options for members

... government options. Although these returns have been impressive QIC chief executive Doug McTaggart warns members should focus on the long term investment outlook as returns in some years are stronger than others. "It is the ability to deliver consistent ...

Fidelity targets retail market with two new funds

... Australia to set up Fidelity's domestic equity capabilities and will head the portfolio management of the fund. Both funds will focus on company and industry fundamentals seeking high quality stocks with positive earning opportunities and potential for ...

Market wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2005

The Australian share market will be focused on local results particularly Rio Tinto which is expected to deliver a bumper 2004 profit on the back of strong production and better prices. The market will also want to hear Rio Tinto's intentions regarding ...

van Eyk beefs up its quantitative research team

... and quantitative teams late 2004 including the recruitment of quantitative analyst Daniel Yu in November 2004 to boost its focus on consulting related analysis. "I am pleased that van Eyk attracts a high calibre of professionals, strengthening our research ...

Mariner sails into wealth management

... Mariner's managing director Bill Ireland has signalled further acquisitions as the financial services group continues its focus on investing in unlisted funds management companies and in particular small boutique fund managers. "We're seeking to develop ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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