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Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL | WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2007

... component that grew although it was by a marginal 0.2 per cent. These figures show the dampening effect that multiple interest rate hikes over the last year have had on consumer and business financing arrangements.

Biotech bouncing back

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2007

The Australian biotech sector finished 2006 in a healthy position with stronger valuations buoyed by the interest of overseas investors while 2007 looks set to continue the trend on the back of significant news flow and trial results for a range of ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2007

... 100 index ended down 0.76 per cent, as commodities dragged and inflationary data left many investors uncertain over the interest rate picture. The FTSE 100 index closed down 47.8 points at 6,215.7. FRANKFURT - The DAX index ended at 6,716.82 points ...

SELECT tops hedge fund ratings

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2006

... role in the defensive component of most portfolios, particularly given the low current returns from traditional fixed interest investments and signs that risk levels across most equity markets are high."

Aviva upgrades investments and direct share access

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2006

... "Adviser feedback is incorporated into the process of adding new funds and in recent months there has been an increasing interest regarding international funds. Not only global share funds but also investment opportunities emerging from the China story ...

Bullish on international equities, bearish on bonds

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2006

... equities over local shares, a defensive bias in their local equity portfolios and cautious views about the outlook for fixed interest and listed property trusts. Supporting the Russell IMO in most part by the Financial Standard Investment Outlook survey ...

Westpoint Recovery Fund still in pursuit

HAMISH MADDEN | MONDAY, 18 DEC 2006

Ian Bristow, trustee of the Westpoint Recovery Fund and managing director of Money Matters Financial Solutions, said he intends to maintain the legal pursuit of Westpoint directors, KPMG and eventually the regulator. Bristow issued a terse statement ...

Goldman Sachs wins Asia's bank of the year

ALEX DUNNIN | MONDAY, 18 DEC 2006

... all-important China market this year and shown that with discipline and good teamwork it is possible to manage the conflicts of interest that come with being an investor and trader on one hand and doing business for clients on the other." The awards ...

Macquarie Clean Tech Fund raises $120m

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2006

... distribution, said there is increasing appetite for investment into the clean and renewable energy sector. "Aside from investor interest we also found the investment case and potential returns in this area to be compelling, largely on the back of significant ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2006

... November retail sales report prompted optimism about retail sector profits, but also raised fresh concerns about rising interest rates. The Dow industrials soared to a record intraday high at 12,368.61 after the opening, but the surge encouraged investors ...

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Another MWL adviser banned over Shield collapse

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

ASIC has banned another MWL Financial adviser Nicole Niu from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business for a period of five years.

Warakirri, LongView launch home equity strategy

MATTHEW WAI

Warakirri Asset Management and LongView are partnering to bring a new shared equity co-investment fund exclusively to wholesale investors seeking access to Australia's residential property market.

Swedish PE giant sweetens offer bid for Perpetual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

EQT AB has sweetened its offer bid for Perpetual, after the financial services firm rejected the unsolicited takeover bid from the Swedish private equity giant earlier in the month.

Igneo opens private infrastructure strategy to advised investors

VINNY VUCAGO

Igneo Infrastructure Partners has launched its first private infrastructure fund for advised and wholesale investors in Australia.

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