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AAP | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2015

... Asian powerhouse economy is struggling. The news weighed on the mining and resources sector in Europe, because China is a major consumer of raw materials. In London, BHP Billiton's share price tumbled 3.25 per cent to 1,416.00 pence. Anglo American dived ...

China slowdown will hit Australia

AAP | MONDAY, 13 APR 2015

... seven per cent. Chinese growth would ease from 7.4% in 2014, to 7.1% in 2015, 7.0% in 2016 and 6.9% in 2017. China is a major buyer of Australian iron ore, which is used to make steel. "In China, as it shifts to a consumption-led, rather than an investment-led ...

Fund manager insists active approach not broken

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015

... months next to index strategies. More than eight in 10 Australian active funds underperformed their benchmark in all the major sectors, barring domestic small caps. However, Epoch argues that in recent times markets have simply not behaved how they should ...

Sovereign wealth funds growing despite falling commodity prices

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2015

Assets under management increased for the majority of sovereign wealth funds in 2014 despite steadily declining oil and commodity prices, according to research by Preqin. This is significant, Preqin argues, because many sovereign wealth funds rely on ...

Active managed fund returns worsen against indices

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2015

The average active fund's performance versus index strategies has worsened compared to the previous six months, according to the S&P Dow Jones Indices Versus Active Funds (SPIVA) Scorecard. The report, issued semi-annually, tracks the performance of ...

We don't need financial advice: Gen Y

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2015

More than 80% of university educated, well paid Generation Y professionals don't think they need financial advice according to a recent study by KPMG. The study, which sought the views of more than 1,400 Australian KPMG employees between 18 and 30-years-old ...

PROFILE: HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2015

... weeks, we were providing advice under the class order relief and, since then, we have made a few tweaks to the system, but no major changes." For the full story, download the latest issue of the Financial Standard iPad appA here.

Emerging markets a no go in 2015

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2015

... Mason. The survey, which sought investment habits and expectations from more than 4,200 high net worth investors across 20 major markets including Australia, found 29% of global investors are shifting away from emerging markets. Twenty-one per cent are ...

Regional banks call for FSI reforms without delay

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2015

... makes a series of recommendations that would assist in addressing a significant funding cost advantage delivered to the major banks "due to an implicit government guarantee and taxpayer support." This includes setting a capital benchmark, introducing ...

Regulatory changes stifling innovation

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2015

The increasing role of regulators and ongoing regulatory upheaval is stifling innovation in the superannuation industry, according to research by BNP Paribas Securities Services and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. The research paper ...

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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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