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Emissions trading won't fix climate change: expert

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2008

Emissions trading won't lower emissions production as all it does is force up the profits of carbon producers particularly energy producers, argues the German MP who pioneered their feed-in tariff electricity system. Hans -Josef Fell, a leading Greens ...

House prices 30 pct overvalued

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2008

Housing values in Australia are 32 per cent above their long term valuation trend line leading to speculation that softening market conditions could trigger a correction. The counter view however is that lack of supply adds a new dynamic that has shifted ...

PE must work on PR

MICHAEL HOBBS | FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2008

As more institutions invest in alternative assets such as private equity, the sector players have to re-think how they communicate their message under the more intense public spotlight. At a Private Equity & Venture Capital Forum panel discussion, private ...

Australian private equity still going strong

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2008

Private equity investments in the Asia Pacific region remained relatively benign last year, but Australia is still going strong in the PE fundraising front. According to figures from Thomson Financial's Asia-Pacific private equity review, PE investments ...

Takeover merchants

SUZY MAC | TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2007

After stalling during August and September's credit storm, private equity in Australia is experiencing a renaissance, while US PE giants like Blackstone are still weathering the sub-prime storm. Private equity's bruises from August's global liquidity ...

Macq Equities selects Praemium V-Wrap

Macquarie Equities has signed up to use V-Wrap, the new portfolio administration service launched by financial services technology specialist Praemium. A select number of Macquarie's planners and wealth advisers will now use V-Wrap following a successful ...

Private equity good for returns, not diversity: Watson Wyatt

CHRIS NICHOLLS | MONDAY, 4 JUN 2007

Private equity is about high long-term returns but its ability to add diversification to a portfolio is limited, according to a recent Watson Wyatt report. The Watson Wyatt Private Equity Explained report said that private equity as an asset class ...

FinLit programs damaging schools

CHRIS NICHOLLS | MONDAY, 23 APR 2007

Teaching financial literacy in primary schools simply adds clutter to an already overcrowded curriculum, said Leonie Trimper, president of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA). Citing examples of US schools being forced to cancel morning ...

Statewide launches target return investment option

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2007

Top rating public offer super fund Statewide has stepped up its move into long-term strategic investments by launching a target return investment choice. The Statewide Target Return Option invests entirely in infrastructure, property, private equity ...

Credit Suisse chooses Praemium

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2007

Credit Suisse is set to begin rolling out Praemium Portfolio Services' V-Wrap portfolio administration service to its Australian private banking operations. Arthur Naoumidis, Praemium managing director, said the V-Wrap technology would be a good fit ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:13PM

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA | 12:05PM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA | 12:03PM

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI | 11:12AM

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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