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Potential for surprise financial crisis high

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
... "I'm not sure if that's a statement about how strong the Australian economy is, or how weak other economies are," said Michael Karagianis, investment strategist, MLC Investment Management, in response to the same IMF report. Karagianis said that while ...

China a good bet in the long run: Thawley

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
It would be crazy to bet against China's success in the long run, said Capital Group's Michael Thawley in a keynote address at Morningtar's Investment Conference. Thawley, senior vice president and international adviser, Capital Group, warned that political ...

Hunter Hall chief executive exits

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2012
... Simon Bridger and increasing our investment team to a total of 14 people including eight portfolio managers," Hall said. Michael Walsh, currently Hunter Hall's risk manager will be assuming the role of CEO on an interim basis until a replacement for ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2012
... price index futures contract was up four points at 4,392, with 7,688 contracts traded. CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said investors were inspired by very good leads from overseas. "Clearly the US markets were influenced by the ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2012
The Australian dollar has fallen on weakened euro zone markets. CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said the local currency had been pushed down by moves in Europe, and as the US dollar regained some strength. "There's a clear downtrend ...

Report questions infra investment

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2012
... extent of what's available through the superannuation sector, and work to make it easier for super funds to invest," said Michael Eyers, consultant to Infrastructure Australia at a recent industry event. "Outside of renewable energy, certainly there ...

Bennelong Group appoints new director

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
Michael Pratt is the new non-executive director for the Bennelong Group Board and director of the board's philanthropic arm the Bennelong Foundation, effective immediately. Pratt joins the board from his role as head of consumer and SME banking, North ...

State Street wins QSuper mandate

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAR 2012
... Street will be providing a range of asset services in respect of QSuper's $32 billion global investment assets," said Michael Cottier, chief financial officer for QSuper. "This includes unit pricing, compliance monitoring, alternative asset reporting ...

MLC MasterKey Business Super upgrades clearing house

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAR 2012
... gives employers ultimate control of their superannuation contributions," said MLC MasterKey Business Super General Manager Michael Mulholland. "MLC SuperEzy now allows employers to easily make contributions to either default or choice member accounts ...

AllianceBernstein Australia appoints new CEO

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2012
... caused speculation surrounding the firm's ongoing commitment to the local market. Former CEO of Australian operations, Michael Bargholz quit the firm in August last year with Joy Adams, the firm's head of Asia-Pacific operations stepping in on an interim ...