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ETF markets August fall

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
... strong trading activity in precious metals ETFs (Silver and Gold), indicate investors continue to seek refuge from volatility in the markets by investing in physical metals," said the report. Currency products also reflect investor hesitation to engage ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2011
... the US dollar at $1.3674 from $1.3680 on Monday. The dollar fell to 76.95 yen from 77.15 late on Monday. After much volatility, London's FTSE-100 index of leading shares rose 0.87 per cent at 5,174.25 points. In Paris the CAC-40 gained 1.41 per cent ...

Insto fears over high frequency trading set to grow

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2011
... they can achieve." There was a surge in activity during August with high frequency traders revelling in the market volatility and possibly accentuating the size of the swings. Although the anxiety is felt more strongly in mature markets such as the US ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
... fell nearly three per cent and other commodities tumbled, gold came under renewed pressure as two weeks of extreme volatility for bullion rattled some confidence in its bull run - despite the prospect of a second recession. "The weakness in stocks and ...

Investors look for business activity signals

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
Investors able to separate stock price volatility signals from a company's underlying business activity will find the Australian share market a fertile place, said Goldman Sachs yesterday in an upbeat assessment of the local bourse. Dion Hershan, Goldman ...

Fortnum launches UMA to protect SMSF retirees

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
... chief executive officer, Fortnum. "They have also not provided adequate safe guards for clients concerned about market volatility when they are in the pension phase of their self managed super fund." Fortnum will offer the portfolio protection through ...

Super funds signal intention to delve into overseas property

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
... period. "Recent equity market instability has prompted investors to seek alternatives that reduce overall portfolio volatility and non-listed property has always been known for its low correlation with traditional asset classes," said Martin Lamb, director ...

Inflation not currency worrying the RBA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
... to the Reserve's wait and see approach as well is uncertainty over the potential impact on Australia due the ongoing volatility of world stock markets and the chronic debt chaos in the US and Europe. In the meantime, advocates in the small business ...

Super funds need to guide members: Investment Trends

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2011
... members with Investment Trends latest survey finding people want information from their funds to understand market volatility and how they should act. The 2011 Investor Sentiment & Communications Report found super members are becoming more satisfied ...

ACSI: executive salaries soar above share value

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2011
... executive, ACSI. "This is of major concern as paying CEOs cash bonuses and high cash salaries protects them from the volatility experienced by shareholders." In 2001, the median fixed pay for chief executives was $781,000, median bonus was $387,000 and ...