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Weekly economic round-up

... monetary policy spelled out the bank's near-term insight for the domestic economy and the future trajectory of local interest rates. In the quarterly statement the RBA lowered its inflation forecast. According to the Australian central bank, underlying ...

Ausbil Dexia dominates Morningstar awards

... Investors, who took out Morningstar's fund manager of the year multi-sector Australia award, Tyndall, named Australian fixed interest fund manager of the year, and Alliance Bernstein who won the international equities sector. Goldman Sachs were also ...

Market wrap

AAP | MONDAY, 20 FEB 2006

... earnings outlook dragged down the technology sector and unexpected strength in producer prices raised concerns about higher interest rates. But the declines were not sharp enough to offset the stock market's second straight weekly gain. The Nasdaq Composite ...

High yield mortgage funds score high ratings

... these funds will beat their benchmark and their lower-rated peers. High yield mortgage funds have attracted investor interest as they provide higher returns than cash and at lower volatility compared to equities. Their credibility, however, has been ...

ASIC moves forward with reverse mortgage calculator

... scenarios, such as how much you borrow, how long you borrow for, whether you take a lump sum payment and the effects interest rates and fees. The reverse mortgage calculator is available at www.fido.gov.au.

Market wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2006

... Macfarlane fronts a parliamentary committee in Canberra to provide his impression of the economy and the outlook for interest rates. NEW YORK - US stocks were firmer for a third straight session as gains in computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard ...

MLIM and BlackRock create $1.35 trillion fund

... from the merger because BlackRock has no Australian operations. The US-based BlackRock team however has won global fixed interest mandates here and MLIM Australia hopes to exploit that global fixed income expertise locally. The proposed merger is a coup ...

Daily economic update

... have sustained growth, domestic demand must strengthen. However, given the high level of unemployment, rising energy and interest rates and an expected increase coming in value-added tax, this remains a tall proposition.

Fixed interest managers now adding value: InvestorWeb

Eight out of 12 Australian fixed interest funds put under the microscope by InvestorWeb were rated as investment grade or better. InvestorWeb Research issued its 2006 report into a study on the traditional Australian fixed interest sector. Twelve managers ...

Legg Mason funds placed "on hold" after key departures

... understood more significant staff changes are in the pipeline. Any further key management changes would be watched with interest by S&P.

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ASIC cancels AFSL of Australian Fiduciaries

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Queensland-based Australian Fiduciaries, which is currently in liquidation.

Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI

Treasury has released new Statements of Expectations for APRA and ASIC, with an emphasis on how the regulators should promote a more sustainable and secured financial ecosystem.

NGS Super names head of strategy

MATTHEW WAI

NGS Super has appointed a former ASFA committe member as head of strategy, as the fund aims to strengthen its retirement offering.

SS&C axes jobs, shifts roles offshore

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

US software services giant SS&C Technologies has slashed 170 Australian roles in the operations, technology and delivery teams.

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