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Risk control software targets HFTs

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2013

Global trading platform provider InfoReach claims its new software can significantly reduce the risk of high frequency trading systems going haywire. The group says that recent multi-million dollar losses in the capital markets, such as the so-called ...

Cash rate falls good for property

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

... income return around 8% in the coming year," Pratt claims. "On a risk-adjusted basis, unlisted property is an ideal asset class for those investors seeking yield, yet also concerned about their capital stability," he said. Despite economic uncertainty ...

There's no bubble in bond markets: Tyndall AM

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

... bubble forming in the bond market. Current high prices and low yields have raised fears of capital losses within the asset class during 2013 but Bridges insists that the market is not showing the symptoms of a classic bubble. "In essence, bubbles occur ...

Planners praised for guiding investors into fixed income

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2013

... portfolios. "Financial planners can take credit for improving clients' understanding that putting all capital in one asset class is very dangerous as it draws investors into a boom/bust cycle, leaving them very vulnerable," Kalman said. Peter Dorrian ...

PhillipCapital boosts local presence

MARK STORY | FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2013

... is high technology high-touch service, maintaining strong client relationships alongside highly competitive multi asset class execution platforms," said Wong. "This gives our clients the double benefit of relationship based advice and the cost and convenience ...

VicSuper starts daily unit pricing

BEN COLLINS | FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2013

VicSuper has said its investments returns are more transparent, after the industry superannuation fund moved to daily unit pricing from 1 January this year. Daily unit pricing is widely accepted as a more transparent method of calculating and applying ...

A-REITs come out on top in 2012

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2013

Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) have bounced back from losses suffered in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of the financial crisis, returning 32.8% in 2012, according to data from Russell Investments. The sector outperformed ...

Global fund managers bullish on equities: HSBC

BEN COLLINS | FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2013

... had a neutral outlook, the bank said. Over six in 10 fund managers (vs 30% in 4Q12) are underweight on cash as an asset class, while over a third (vs 20% in 4Q12) are underweight on bonds. No fund manager holds a positive outlook on bonds or cash for ...

US credit rating threatened, buy US bonds

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2013

... defaults-but as instances of defaults and restructuring". This is perhaps the reason why US Treasuries remain the go to asset class in times of uncertainty and trouble, even if it's over its own.

Structural shifts reposition EMs as less risky investments

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2013

... many developed countries." GDP growth, foreign exchange reserve accumulation, current account surpluses, a growing middle class, robust fiscal and monetary policies and the stability of local institutions - such as sovereign wealth and pension funds ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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