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Promises and plans

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2011

... probably in Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again." (George W. Bush) Ok, stop giggling now, we all know what the former US President was trying to say. This 'Bushism' - one of many - came to ...

Insurers face up to harsh environment

MATT WOODINGTON | MONDAY, 4 JUL 2011

Suncorp said it is satisfied with recent reinsurance negotiations and maintained its margin forecast despite being hit by increased costs due to a shift in Australia's risk profile. The international reinsurance market has seen enough natural disasters ...

Food profits to rise: Macquarie

ALISON BEVEGE | THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2011

The outlook for agriculture is bright with the sector providing a hedge against inflation and population increases set to drive demand, Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management said yesterday. Anthony Abraham, executive director of Macquarie Agricultural ...

All up

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 14 APR 2011

... is good longer-term but reduced government spending and increased taxes constrict economic growth shorter-term. Wasn't the Bush-era tax cuts just recently extended to ensure that growth sticks? Perhaps equities and commodities simply don't believe that ...

JMK rules

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2011

... isn't the only good news. Remember TARP? Yes, the Troubled Asset Relief Program that was autographed into law by President Bush Junior on 3 October 2008 to bailout America's "troubled" banks and financial institutions at the height of the GFC. Turns ...

Value a plus

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2011

... European sovereign debt crisis sent international equities lower by mid-year. The US Federal Reserve's QE2, the extension of the Bush-era tax cuts and signs of stronger growth in the US towards the closing quarters of 2010 renewed risk appetites and ...

AFA launch QLD flood appeal

ELISE BURGESS | WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2011

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has launched its own Queensland flood appeal through its charitable arm, the AFA Foundation. AFA Foundation chair Brian Boggs said the foundation extends its support to the victims of the floods currently ...

Insurer members adopt FSC flood model

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 17 JAN 2011

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released a model for assisting dealer groups and financial planners affected by the QLD flood crisis - and the same model is being adopted by its insurer members. FSC members are currently paying, in advance ...

Best house in the slums

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 13 DEC 2010

... the block - the US -- is being repaired by QE2 and (up to QEn if necessary) and the compromise deal on the "stay" on the Bush tax cuts.

Grinch vs Santa

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2010

... 10-year benchmark bonds jumped to 3.23 per cent - the highest since June and up from the sub 3.0 per cent yield before the Bush tax cut extension compromise. Santa repeats, the US economy is on track for recovery. This was ensured by BO's (Barrack Obama ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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