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ANALYSIS: The dragon in the room

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2015
... the dragon in the investment room. Laura Millan asks: China investment or divestment? China's economic growth is at the heart of all discussions. To BlackRock's head of China equities Helen Zhu, "it is tough to get a handle on China's economic growth." ...

FEATURE: Beyond Beta

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2015
This year, Vanguard overtook PIMCO as the world's largest mutual bond fund. But the wars between active and passive investment are not over. In a world where lower for longer is the new normal, active managers argue they are the only ones who can bring ...

PwC to review IOOF advice research division

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2015
... conducted and disseminated to the group," IOOF said in a statement. Former head of advice research Peter Hilton is at the heart of the allegations of misconduct and is currently "on leave until further notice," according to a letter sent by IOOF chief ...

China's surging funds management market

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2015
... Combined with the Hong Kong market's size of about $US2.5 trillion, it paints a picture of the weight of funds moving into the heart of greater China, notwithstanding it has a long way to go to match the US$25 trillion US market. Australia's $2 trillion ...

Another thrilla in Athena

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2015
... days to reach an agreement that will unlock the much-needed bailout funds." Four or five days from today! Head spinning, heart thumping, palms sweating, knees weakening. But, but... we've been here many, many times before. You, I and Irene don't have ...

FEATURE: Adviser education

FINANCIAL STANDARD  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2015
... look like and the possible routes advisers can take. What qualities will the financial adviser of the future have? At the heart of the debate around raising industry standards, this is the central question advisers need answered. The consensus among ...

Market wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2015
... plunging about 18% on Thursday when it admitted a trial of one of its sleep disorder therapies found it increased the risk of heart attacks. Shares in IGA supermarkets owner Metcash were up 11.5 cents, or almost 9%, at $1.40 after it announced that it ...

AustralianSuper buys $370m stake in Boston building

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
... which US$296.45 million (around $370 million) belongs to AustralianSuper. The office building is in 75 State Street, in the heart of Boston's financial district, and is 98% leased. Brookfield will retain management and leasing responsibilities. "We continue ...

Now for Australia's debt surge

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2015
... Australian economy, Blankfein replied, "No, it's awful...You've now sunk to a level that we're trying to get up to. So, my heart goes out to you". That was about growth... this time, our debt ratio is rising to a level they're trying to get down to. ...

Hyperion closes funds to new investors

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2015
... Potential capacity issues are a side effect of such success," Samway said "The best interests of our investors are at the heart of all our decisions. We are taking this proactive approach to limiting total assets under management to safeguard future ...