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Portfolio disclosure's unintended consequences

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 APR 2014
Stronger Super's portfolio disclosure rules present major challenges to super funds investing in private markets, not because the investments are opaque but because portfolio disclosure could require them to disclose their intentions about future transactions. ...

Would Baird premiership mean 'poles and wires' sale?

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2014
... premier Barry O'Farrell made a pre-election commitment not to sell poles and wires, it is understood that Baird is a stronger proponent of their sale. When asked about the issue at an event hosted by Citi in October last year, Baird was guarded: "We've ...

Bouncy bouncy

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 15 APR 2014
... for our price stability." And for that bit extra hammering in, Bank of France's head Christian Noyer added that, "The stronger the euro is, the more accommodative policy is needed." We could discuss, debate, discourse, disagree to agree, agree to disagree ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2014
... markets were mixed following another heavy sell off on Wall Street, with technology stocks taking a beating, while a stronger yen added to downward pressure on Japan's Nikkei. Tokyo sank 1.36 per cent, or 201.97 points, to 14,606.88. Seoul added 0.17 ...

Reduce corporate tax rate, says Macquarie

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2014
... managed funds, while also providing more domestic income-oriented investment opportunities for Australian retirees. "A stronger domestic bond market would... help ensure that investment capital remains in Australia rather than being invested in offshore ...

Incoming NAB CEO to look at "legacy issues"

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2014
... morning Clyne commented on his achievements and tackling of "legacy issues", saying that he was leaving the bank in a stronger position than when he took on the role in 2008. "You can't control all the circumstances, but I simply set a goal that at whatever ...

CBA asks Murray inquiry to remove super from awards

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 1 APR 2014
... context," the submission said. The bank noted that the overlap has become more pronounced after the implementation of the Stronger Super reforms and recommended "better co-ordination and clarification of the roles of the existing regulators." CBA also ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 APR 2014
... cents at $36.32 while Rio Tinto was up 36 cents at $63.91. Fortescue Metals had lifted seven cents to $5.32, thanks to a stronger iron ore price. Telstra was down three cents tat $5.05.

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2014
... February No major equities news is expected. In Australia, the market on Friday ended the week on a positive note, as stronger commodity prices boosted the resources sector and the major banks also rose. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 16.8 points ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2014
Local shares are trading flat as investors weigh stronger commodity prices against falls across global markets. Wall Street and European markets dropped overnight, while Asian markets have also started Friday lower, following mixed economic data from ...