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Multi-asset portfolios key for retiree income

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 8 APR 2014

... created an attractive entry point for investors. According to Stopford, bond markets in emerging markets are now paying close to the largest premiums versus developed markets.

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AAP | TUESDAY, 8 APR 2014

The Australian market looks set to open lower after Wall Street slumped for the third straight session with investors fearing high-flying technology stocks are overvalued and cautiously anticipating earnings season. At 0645 AEST on Tuesday, the June ...

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AAP | MONDAY, 7 APR 2014

The Australian market looks set to open lower after Wall Street tumbled more than 2.5 per cent despite solid jobs data. At 0645 AEDT on Monday, the June share price index futures contract was down 41 points at 5,381. The US Department of Labor reported ...

Industry fund claims experience worse than retail: PWC

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 4 APR 2014

The claims experience at industry superannuation funds has deteriorated in recent months and is now worse than in retail funds, PriceWaterhouseCoopers partner Barry Rafe said. Speaking at the Financial Services Council 2014 Life Insurance Conference ...

Super returns up slightly to 12.8pct

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 4 APR 2014

The SelectingSuper Workplace rolling 12 month default option index recovered slightly during February to return 12.8% up from 12.5% at end January albeit this is still sharply down from December's 16.1%. Underpinning the results are that the rolling ...

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AAP | FRIDAY, 4 APR 2014

... Thursday, down a scant 0.45 point at 16,572.55. The broad-based S&P 500 slipped 2.13 (0.11 per cent) from Wednesday's record close to 1,888.77, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index slid 38.72 (0.91 per cent) to 4,237.74. The main indices had opened ...

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BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 3 APR 2014

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AAP | THURSDAY, 3 APR 2014

... day for stocks. Positive sentiment on Wednesday lifted the S&P 500 by 5.38 (0.29 per cent) to 1,890.90, the second record close in a row. The Dow rose 40.39 (0.24 per cent) to 16,573.00, about four points shy of a record. The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite ...

Investec offers reduced interest rates to adviser's home loan

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2014

Investec has developed a tailored home loan offer for financial advisers and is offering them reduced interest rates. After six years of developing products for advisers' clients, Investec is now targeting the advisers themselves. "Over the past six ...

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AAP | WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2014

... reassurance of support for the recovering economy. The S&P 500 jumped 13.18 (0.70 per cent) to 1,885.52, its first record close since March 7. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 74.95 (0.46 per cent) to 16,532.61, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite ...

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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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