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BOQ CEO resigns for overseas role

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2014
... the right way, finding a better way, and being loved like no other. There are transparent targets in place around key metrics such as growth, costs and capital," he said. Sutton joined BOQ as chief operating officer in July 2012 and is responsible for ...

'As expected' changing expectations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2014
... (according to the Janet Yellen Fed) in "smaller firms in the social media and biotechnology industries" whose "valuation metrics... appear substantially stretched". But techs and smalls closed higher last night - the Nasdaq's up by 0.5% and the Russell ...

Another October to remember?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2014
... "substantially stretched", "prices of real estate, equities, and corporate bonds have risen appreciably and valuation metrics have increased, they remain generally in line with historical norms." However, Bloomberg's latest poll of financial professionals ...

Down one day, dip buying the next

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2014
... into a bit of bother again the next day (on the 15th) when the headlines talked about Yellen talkin' 'bout "...valuation metrics in some sectors do appear substantially stretched -- particularly those for smaller firms in the social media and biotechnology ...

Yellen yawn turn to Yellen yikes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2014
... system to adverse events. While prices of real estate, equities, and corporate bonds have risen appreciably and valuation metrics have increased, they remain generally in line with historical norms." Yeah, yeah, sure, sure... we already know this. Big ...

Allan Gray Australian Equity Fund highly recommended by Zenith

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2014
... Investment ideas for the $774 million fund are initially generated through the use of a computerised quantitative screen for metrics including long-term return on equity, long-term total net asset value growth, long-term revenue and earnings growth ...

Higher pension age to drive increase in early super releases

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2014
... 75% or nearly 9 million workers who make up the rest of labour force are likely to out live the standard life expectancy metrics and receive the pension for 30-40 years. The looming pressure this will place on the national budget will be immense, hence ...

AustralianSuper consortium picks up QLD motorways for $7bn

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 24 APR 2014
... potential makes it the ideal investment partner," he said. "The price paid is consistent with previous toll road transaction metrics and it reflects the high quality of the asset along with Transurban's outstanding operational capabilities." AustralianSuper ...

Windham wins first Australian mandate

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014
... mandate was allocated into it's risk regime investment strategy. "Most multi-asset class managers use various valuation metrics in their asset allocation decisions whereas Windham focus entirely on risk and managing those risks to offer a diversifying ...

Challenger Diversified Property Group reports earnings growth

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2014
... continue to maintain and execute a consistent strategy. Our continued focus on portfolio enhancement, improving leasing metrics; and taking an active approach to capital management continues to deliver," fund manager Trevor Hardie said. "We remain focused ...