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Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2014
... ticking along nicely," IG market strategist Stan Shamu said. Mr Shamu said investors were also encouraged by Russian president Vladimir Putin saying he would be supportive of the outcome of elections held in Ukraine at the weekend. Strength on the Japanese ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2014
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly higher this week on the back of gains in global markets. AMP chief economist Shane Oliver is tipping a lift of five to 10 points at the local open. The S&P 500 finished the week above 1,900 for ...

Watching you watching me watching you

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2014
... this year to last night. But have no fear the Fed is here. This, at least, is what could be gleaned from New York Fed president - and voting FOMC member -- William Dudley's speech before the New York Association for Business Economics overnight. Though ...

CBA, CSSA promote FoFA legal loophole

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014
... amendment to another section of the Corporations Act - 761G - would mean the practice could continue. According to CSSA president Douglas Latto, re-defining corporate clients as 'wholesale' would mean that neither they nor their employees would be covered ...

Growth and consequence

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014
... to discuss monetary policy. The same does not apply for the ECB. We know what's on its mind. Expect action in June. President Draghi told us so earlier this month. "At the end of this discussion, I would say that the Governing Council is comfortable ...

Fostering ethical standards crucial to industry reputation: CFA

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014
... to improving the health and reputation of the financial services industry, according to CFA Societies Australia vice president Anthony Serhan. At a time when the conduct of financial advisers is under intense scrutiny, CFA Societies Australia is focusing ...

Budget reply speech 2014 -15: Bill Shorten

Moving on up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014
... is good news. The ratings upgrade means cheaper interest rates on Philippine government borrowings and thereby, aid President Benigno Aquino III's efforts toward achieving its growth target of 7.5% this year. However, I'm concerned that all these positive ...

Budget a 'missed opportunity': ISA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2014
... than an amateur con." While ISA opposed the changes to the Age Pension, the Actuaries Institute supported them, with president Daniel Smith saying: "This decision is an important step in ensuring our pension and health care systems remain sustainable. ...

CFA Societies launches initiative to raise ethical standards

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2014
... awareness of their rights. Anthony Serhan, managing director, research strategy, Asia-Pacific at Morningstar and vice president of CFA Society of Sydney said that during Investor First Week, CFA Societies in Australia and New Zealand will be focusing ...