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Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2014
The Australian market looks set to open flat following a mixed performance on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates near zero and surprisingly strong second-quarter US economic growth data. At 0807 AEST on Thursday, the September ...

Lonsec makes portfolio manager changes after review

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2014
... the portfolios. "A common view is that alternatives are return boosters in a low return environment, when improved performance is linked to the diversification benefits this asset class provides rather than the inherent nature of the assets or the investment ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2014
... Bank releases its June quarter Australian commercial property survey. In equities news, New Zealand company Metro Performance Glass lists on ASX and NZX, and Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia, which listed on the ASX in May, is expected to post first ...

Boost from Chinese stimulus to be short-lived

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
... measures will provide a short-term boost to the world's second largest economy but any impact on growth and market performance will likely be short-lived. "In the longer run, this kind of stimulus is difficult to sustain. Too much stimulus could also ...

WAM Capital posts record profit

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
... reported a record profit pre-tax profit of $90.5 million for the 12 months to 30 June following strong investment performance. The figure represents a rise of 68.8% on last year. After tax profit rose 54.4% to $68.3 million. The total shareholder return ...

Lonsec returns PM CAPITAL fund to 'Recommended'

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
Australian fund manager PM CAPITAL's Absolute Performance Fund has received a ratings upgrade to 'Recommended' from investment research house Lonsec. The upgrade follows a ' Recommended' rating from Zenith in late 2013. Lonsec said its ratings upgrade ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
The Australian market looks set to open flat following Wall Street's mixed performance after prominent corporate deals and a drop in pending home sales. At 0810 AEST on Tuesday, the September share price index futures contract was down seven points ...

AIA reports 23% growth in new business

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2014
... acting chief executive Damien Mu said that "the launch of AIA Vitality has helped contribute to our strong financial performance." The value of new business margin grew to 46.2%, while embedded value operating profit increased 11% to US$2,119 million ...

Latest Financial Standard issue available on the iPad app

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2014
... through the 'Breaking News' section. For investment professionals, the research tables on super funds and managed funds performance data - supplied by Rainmaker Information and publishers in the print edition - are also on iPadA(C).

Prime Value Opportunities Fund added to BT Wrap

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2014
... per annum for the year to 30 June 2014 and a total return of 38.5% since inception (net of fees but not including performance fees). "The Opportunities Fund holds between 10 and 30 stocks on the ASX and aims to provide absolute returns over the medium ...