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OECD: Economy to grow by 4% next year

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2011
... strings as vital to counteract global events, saying that "stringent spending control, consistent with the Government's plans, is still necessary to offset the revenue declines induced by the financial crisis and natural disasters". Stating that the ...

Guardian Advice reveals succession planning strategy

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2011
... an existing practice, as well as an equity partnership model to support larger practice's strategic goals and succession plans.

Private sectors eyes NSW infrastructure deal

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2011
News of the NSW Government's plans to privatise the state's power generators follows on predictions that cash-strapped governments around the world may soon begin selling off infrastructure assets to the private sector. NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell announced ...

Hunter Hall names Lowenstein replacement

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2011
... news of Lowenstein's resignation, ratings house Standard & Poor's Fund Services placed six Hunter Hall funds on hold with plans to review in the coming weeks. "S&P will meet with Hunter Hall next week, and seek to understand how Mr. Lowenstein's investments ...

Another lonely night

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2011
... only 65% of the total they wanted. The wish, hope, prayer here is that the Germans might ease their recalcitrance to EU plans and measures on crisis resolution now that the ill winds that's battered their next-door neighbours are blowing in their direction. ...

AXA IM to expand responsible investment focus

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2011
AXA Investment Managers is stepping up its focus on responsible investing with plans to expand its five-strong global team and build on research in the sector in the New Year. The asset management firm believes growth in investment funds directed into ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2011
... pushed the yield down to 1.897 per cent from 1.964 per cent. HONG KONG - Asian shares fell as markets awaited details of plans to fix Europe's debt crisis and the outcome of key Sino-US trade talks, with simmering tensions between the economic superpowers. ...

Regulators chase social media

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2011
... trend, in May this year Morgan Stanley Smith Barney said it will allow its 18,000 advisers to use Twitter and LinkedIn with plans for Facebook to also be incorporated into their social media strategy. "Social media's potential value to investment advisors ...

European DC Pension market to hit A$3.7tr by 2015

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2011
... sector, research group Cerulli said that while the European retirement savings market is still dominated by defined benefit plans, defined contribution assets are "stickier" and are growing faster. Making these of special interest to money managers is ...

Aberdeen focuses on evolving market

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2011
... senior investment specialist at Aberdeen Asset Management, has been promoted to new role as deputy head of distribution with plans for a possible expansion of Aberdeen products to the retirement market. Already in the new role, James is overseeing the ...