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Morningstar rates Deutsche small-caps fund 'investment grade'

... conditions and the strength of a company's balance sheet are other factors the investment team assesses. Internal rates of return (IRR) are then used to rank stocks with the manger preferring stocks with the highest IRRs. The research house identifies ...

NAB foreign exchange options desk back in business

The National Australia Bank has announced it will reopen its foreign exchange options desk on May 9, 2005, almost 15 months since it first notified the market of the unauthorised trading in foreign exchange options which cost the bank $360 million. ...

FPA refutes Virgin's view on planners

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has come out in defence of financial planners in response to the negative comments Virgin Money aimed at the industry during the launch of its new superannuation offering. At the launch Virgin Money ...

Australian private equity investment bounces back

... investments representing 63 per cent followed by expansion stage financing with 23 per cent. The cumulative internal rate of return (IRR) for the Australian private equity industry was 10.6 per cent for the financial year to end June 2004. Buyout, later ...

Goldman Sachs JBWere faces domestic challenges

Standard & Poor's has given its stamp of approval over Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management's (GSJBWAM) outsourcing relationship with Wellington and Federal Street rating its business management capabilities as 'strong', but in response to recent staff ...

Guidance on SOAs from ASIC

ASIC has provided guidance on Statements of Advice (SOAs) to help Australian financial services licensees fulfil their obligations under the Corporations Act 2001. The guide is aimed at addressing both content and presentation deficiencies discovered ...

Gresham closes mezzanine debt property fund

... style and investment objectives of the GPMF 1 fund. Mr McKinnon said "the fund will seek to achieve a targeted gross pre-tax IRR (before management and performance fees) of 18 per cent from the fund's loan portfolio, with individual loans in excess of ...

Russell launches aggressive international shares fund

Multi-manager firm Russell Investment Group has this week announced the launch of a new aggressive international shares fund. The Russell World Equity Fund uses three international equity managers. MFS has been given a target allocation of 40% as has ...

New disclosure laws for brokers and mortgage managers

Newly introduced legislation taking effect as of yesterday will require some finance brokers, mortgage managers and motor traders to enter a finance broking contract (FBC) with their customers, and to disclose commissions and other benefits. The new ...

AIF to maintain dividends, after reporting $11.2 million net profit

... Westpac partnership through deal flows and asset underwriting and grow the fund via acquisitions. The Investment Rate of Return (IRR) from APAC was up 15.4 per cent in the half year. Investment in six airports in Australia contributes 72 per cent to ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA | 12:22PM

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 | 12:16PM

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 | 11:35AM

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 | 11:31AM

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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