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Don't rule out another rate cut: AllianceBernstein

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2014
... said. "The risks for the Australian economy are tilting to the downside, in our view, and, far from increasing interest rates, there's a growing prospect that the RBA may well need to cut them again." The consensus also underestimates the impact of continued ...

Big yawn on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2014
... organic growth means Fed normalisation of monetary policy which means Janet's "considerable time" before raising interest rates might not be so considerable anymore. Sure, sure there's the disappointing consumer confidence report out overnight. Consumer ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
The Australian share market has opened higher after a surprise cut to interest rates in China boosted mining stocks. The People's Bank of China has unexpectedly cut benchmark interest rates for the first time in more than two years to boost sagging ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
... $US1.2390 late in New York on Friday. HONG KONG - Asian markets rallied after China's surprise move last week to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years as its leaders try to strengthen growth. Shanghai rose 1.85 per cent, or 46.09 ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2014
... Composite Index advanced 11.10 (0.24 per cent) to 4,712.97. The People's Bank of China unexpectedly cut benchmark interest rates for the first time in more than two years to boost sagging economic growth. LONDON - European shares shot up after the European ...

Minute slip on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
... through with it (less its credibility gets shot) but... this bad news would keep the US central bank from raising interest rates sooner rather than later - and this is good news. Still, this is not the case, that is, if like your balding typist, they ...

Bullish sentiment at 4-year high, expect zero return in six months

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014
... was an average of 0.0% and a median of 0.5%." If this eventuates, what would this mean for expectations for a Fed interest rates lift-off by mid-2015? Your guess is as good as mine.

Forward guidance at its best

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2014
... larger-than-anticipated slowing in the housing market, consumer confidence is being supported by the combination of lower effective interest rates, a strong labour market and improved pay prospects." "Third, investment growth is strong... That reflects ...

Bond experts reiterate need for flexible duration strategy

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... reducing risk as the 30-year bond market bull-run comes to a close, according to a number of fixed income experts. Interest rates in many countries reached historical lows in recent years as central banks aggressively cut rates in the wake of the global ...

Ruble trouble

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2014
... further dislocations in the economy and more destabilisation in the Russian financial markets. But while higher interest rates help support the currency, it's at the same time punishing the economy. Maybe The West A has won.

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Blackwattle takes over Quest Asset Partners

KARREN VERGARA
Blackwattle Investment Partners has swallowed up Australian equities manager Quest Asset Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Funds SA poaches Vision Super risk specialist

MATTHEW WAI
Funds SA will welcome a Vision Super executive to replace executive director, governance and strategy Tony Burrill, as he prepares for retirement following a seven-year tenure at the company.

Regal flags muted second-half performance fees

VINNY VUCAGO
Regal Partners expects to recognise at least $122.7 million in fund performance fee revenue for calendar 2026, with market volatility and weaker investment performance limiting the prospect of further material fees in the second half.

Insignia chief draws 'hard line' on NCAs giving retirement advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley said he draws a hard line when it come to the new class of advisers (NCAs) giving retirement advice.

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