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Market wrap

AAP | TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2005

Australian shares are expected to open mildly stronger following tech stock-driven gains on Wall St overnight. Blue chip stocks gained only slightly on US markets. BHP Billiton will be a focus on the local front today after confirming in London overnight ...

Higher interest rates ahead

The Reserve Bank this morning announced a rate hike of 25bp, to 5.5 per cent, citing stronger inflationary pressures and domestic demand as their reason for doing so in March. The rate hike was expected by the market, which has also priced in another ...

Mariner announces strong half-year profit and adds TAPs to its products

... written in December. The trend is clearly upwards, and all the evidence suggests the first quarter of 2005 will produce stronger results." The introduction of TAPs follows the earlier release of Mariner's Lifestyle Bonds that offer a transferable fixed-term ...

Sunsuper's equity review appoints two new managers

... "This review takes into account changing market conditions and aims to produce a manager configuration that reflects a stronger risk-controlled portfolio with a better risk/return trade-off." The equities review follows recent initiatives by the industry ...

Industry funds still the cheapest option

... offer better fee discounts," Rainmaker director of research, Alex Dunnin, says. Higher fees do not necessarily equate to stronger performance but are more likely to reflect increased flexibility in terms of insurance and investment options. "When choosing ...

QSuper expands investment options for members

... executive Doug McTaggart warns members should focus on the long term investment outlook as returns in some years are stronger than others. "It is the ability to deliver consistent above average returns over a number of years where members gain real benefit ...

Market Wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 19 NOV 2004

The Australian share market should open slightly stronger after more solid leads from most overseas markets. The Sydney futures exchange, an indicator of what lies ahead, was seven points stronger at 3885 on a volume of 1,049 contracts. Around the country ...

Market wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2004

In Sydney today, the market should open stronger after strong overseas leads overnight. The Sydney futures exchange, an indicator of what lies ahead, was up eight points at 3888 on a volume of 900 contracts. Today the ABS reports August quarter average ...

Health Super board dissolved and restructured

... it will assist Health Super to work more closely with unions and employer groups and by doing so members will have a stronger voice regarding matters that concern their super," said Richardson.

Market wrap

AAP | MONDAY, 8 NOV 2004

The Australian share market is expected to open firmer following a stronger US market. The December share price index - a key measure of trading for the day ahead - was 11 points higher at 3858 on volume of 1,307 contracts. Today Westpac Banking Corp ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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