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Frontier markets poised for strong 2013

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2013
... investors. Structural changes within major emerging market economies, HSBC said, are also likely to put pressure on investor returns in those regions. "The gradual change in the Chinese growth model creates a generally less promising environment for ...

Conservative financial services job market in 2013

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2013
... months as they were in 2012 adding that the hiring outlook will depend on the global economy. "If and when [confidence returns], Australians are likely to invest more in equities and we could see some growth in funds management, stock broking, and financial ...

Insurers to exit risky fixed income positions: BlackRock

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2013
... global investment environment and post-GFC regulatory regime. "Not only is profitability being squeezed, but the investment returns insurers generate from traditional fixed-income assets - to match their underwriting liabilities - are now harder to access ...

Cash rate falls good for property

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013
... capital markets at Australian Unity Investments (AUI) Mark Pratt said that the current spread between the cash rate and returns offered by well-managed property funds means they will be a better investment than term deposits this year. "Depending on ...

2013 a turning point for world economy: Clime

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013
... Australia, Abernathy explained that downward pressure on interest rates should see the domestic share market deliver strong returns. "Overall the shoots of growth are sporadic, but do seem to be appearing in many markets across the world. Investor sentiment ...

VicSuper and Aust Ethical adopt after-tax benchmark

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013
... harvesting franking credits and by promoting lower portfolio turnover - to add significantly to his members' investment returns. "Using an after-tax benchmark is an effective means of ensuring our managers seek to generate alpha from franking credits," ...

Another former asset consultant joins Cbus

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2013
... position for private markets still to be filled, along with four analyst roles. "We wanted to find a way to create smoother returns for members, so we have increased the number of staff in the investments team," said Fok. "My appointment was the beginning ...

New Zealand Super on track after strong 2012

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2013
The New Zealand Superannuation fund is ahead of its long-term target after notching up strong returns in 2012, the latest data show. Since the fund's launch in September 2003 it has returned 7.92%, exceeding the 90-day Treasury Bill rate by 2.84%. The ...

First State Super tracking well after merger

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2013
... simple advice from a trusted source, Dwyer explained. "They are looking to ask simple things like: how do I maximise my returns?" "It's also important to make sure members know about regulatory changes, our job is to make sure they know about all the ...

Planners praised for guiding investors into fixed income

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2013
... managers; and a rebalancing out of model portfolios," he explained, adding that bonds would continue to offer markedly better returns than cash in 2013. Falling domestic interest rates during the year have reminded investors about the need for alternatives ...