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Upside surprises to surprise on the upside

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2012
Is this what the other side looks like? 'Twas exactly a week ago today that financial markets suffered an attack of the jitters as all things dark and gloomy flashed before their eyes. You, I and Irene remember that day oh so well. The day there was ...

Fiducian posts sustained half year results

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2012
Fiducian has posted half yearly after tax profits of $1.44 million, with an operating profit after tax of $2.195 million to June 30, 2011. The firm said it was pleased to have sustained its revenue in the face of ongoing market volatility and "wider ...

No please explain needed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2012
... gains in capital spending, especially in auto-related industries". "Reports of consumer spending were generally positive except for sales of seasonal items, and the sales outlook for the near future was mostly optimistic". Housing has "improved somewhat ...

Investment complexity on the rise for UHNW clients

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2012
A more complex investment philosophy and the need for client-driven integration are topping trends in successfully servicing UHNW clients, according to Credit Suisse. Recently named best private bank in Australia by Asian Private Banker, Credit Suisse ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2012
... at $23.01 despite the company saying that first-half profits had jumped 57 per cent. Retail stocks were mostly higher, except for David Jones which fell 1.5 cents to $2.48, and smaller players including Specialty Fashion which dropped four cents, or ...

Adviser numbers to remain stable post FOFA: Rice Warner

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
... risk insurance would go, where as the under the final policy, commissions on risk insurance is available quite broadly, except for group insurance on super." Linden also said industry comments didn't take into account an increase in the provision of ...

The light, the light

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
Reverend Cleophus James: Do you see the light? Elwood: What light? Reverend Cleophus James: Have you seen the light? Jake: Yes! Yes! Yes!... I have seen the light! - The Blues Brothers Yes, yes, yes, Virginia, gauging from the rally in equity and commodity ...

Extending the extended extension

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2012
Aussie, Ausssie, Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi! It's time to shake off that hangover all youse blokes and shielas for as we, Australians all, drank and barbecued Australia Day yesterday, the US Federal Reserve gave financial markets another something to celebrate. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2012
The Australian market looks set to open flat, after Wall Street was trading lower overnight despite strong gains on European exchanges. NEW YORK - Stocks have clsoed lower after a morning rally pushed the Dow Jones industrial average above its highest ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
Australian shares have turned lower after disappointing consumer confidence data and as fresh profit downgrades from insurers and retailers weigh on the market. Shares in Wesfarmers were largely flat at $30.57 after the diversified group said it expected ...