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GESB seeks more unlisted exposure

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2009
... unlisted assets. However it is mindful of the "likely contraction" in unlisted valuations, and is focussed on protecting liquidity of the portfolio and member equity. "Large exposures to infrequently valued unlisted assets run the risk of distorting ...

Instos cool on direct infrastructure

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2009
... in direct infrastructure because their unlisted portfolio is full. "[Talking to] some of our clients it comes down to liquidity issues, the level of illiquid assets in their overall portfolio has been increasing quite dramatically as the prices in the ...

HSBC Premier business up 76 pc

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2009
... a tough year for the Australian market...however, with a strong capital base, a diversified income stream and strong liquidity, we will continue to focus on serving our customers and position HSBC to benefit when economic conditions improve," said Stuart ...

APRA outlines priorities

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2009
... The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (APRA) is focused on authorised deposit taking institutions (ADIs) liquidity risk, prudent capital management and executive remuneration this year. Speaking at the Australian British Chamber of Commerce ...

Advisers turn to unlisted property

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2009
... Christie acknowledges that there are certain hurdles advisers have to cross before they can invest in unlisted property. "Liquidity is limited, and that's an important figure. The quality of the underlying income stream, good quality tenants and gearing ...

IG Markets offers more transparency

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2009
... and trade directly with other market participants; improving the ability to manage timing of trades by viewing market liquidity and being able to participate in opening and closing auctions. "We believe our introduction of Direct Market Access will be ...

Biggest Loser Part 2

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2009
... lingers, even profitable companies - Australian or otherwise - will continue to find it challenging to scavenge for liquidity. Australia still could not afford to be complacent, not while the biggest and bigger nations of the world are shedding their ...

The biggest loser

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2009
... month - the same day that the BoE slashed its cash rate to an all-time low of 1 per cent. The ECB fears falling into a liquidity trap where monetary policy becomes impotent. ECB President Jean Claude Trichet explained that the central bank's last rate ...

Investors turn to ETFs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2009
... through to this year due to market uncertainty. "ETFs remained a beacon for those investors demanding transparency, liquidity and diversification with their investments. These attributes made ETFs one of the only investment products to enjoy net gains ...

BT Global Macro gains three stars

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2009
... said Scott. "Standard & Poor's feels the implementation of the strategy of managed futures is a positive as it aids liquidity, reduces trading costs, mitigates counterparty risks and allows the fund to offer advantageous liquidity terms." He said a longer ...