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Corporate spending the catalyst for global markets

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012
... being put to work, on the downside it would be evidence that firms are finding it more and more difficult to make strong returns in a sluggish growth environment. Watch company statements more carefully than QE announcements or politicians' speeches. ...

Strong growth in securities lending: J.P. Morgan

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012
... Morgan. Today's macro economic climate has left investors looking for new sources of Alpha, which has seen the incremental returns available through securities lending become increasingly attractive, said Wilson. "We have continued to see good growth ...

Reliance on improving global economy threatens big-four in 2013

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2012
... requirements. Current expectations are for banking sector dividends to increase of 4.4% for 2013." However, Whitehouse says that returns will be entirely dependent on the macroeconomic environment and as a result, says the major banks look expensive ...

RBA holds rates but deploys rhetoric as magic pudding

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012
... be clearly below their medium-term averages and savers are facing increased incentives to look for assets with higher returns," he said in yesterday's statement. Lucas argues that keeping rates on hold is a sensible and justifiable decision, but the ...

Fewer IPO's no excuse for poor returns: Hyperion

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012
... closer to 15% over the same time period," said Orthman. Orthman said some investors have an expectation of IPO-related returns, cultivated in boom-markets now passed. Back in the 'tech boom' during the '90s, and the resource boom just prior to the global ...

APRA changes to Super data collection unrealistic: IQ Group

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012
... data about MySuper products for 'sub-funds' and for certain choice funds. There will be reporting of multiple levels of returns, including gross returns (including incorporation of hidden costs), returns net of investment management costs, and returns ...

Big four prepare market for annus horribilis 2013

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012
... more than $25 billion, but bank chiefs, analysts and investors alike have focused on concerns about the sustainability of returns in a tough environment. Westpac rounded off the reporting season yesterday by announcing a net profit of $5.97 billion ...

RBA says its ok

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012
... performance is encouraging with all of the S&P/ASX 200 GICS (global industry classification standard) producing positive returns last month. Five sectors - consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, healthcare and utilities - recorded negative ...

Returns without volatility, you're not dreamin

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012
High returns associated with high volatility causes many investors to target the latter to achieve the former, but Netherlands fund manager Robeco said a well structured low volatility strategy can achieve returns that are as attractive. Pim van Vliet ...

Western recovery expected to lift Asian stocks

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012
... challenges we face playing out in the resources sector," he said. "Investing directly can provide a greater increase to returns." "Now, more than ever, is a great time to invest in Asia."