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Aussie ETF industry comes of age

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013
... this "democratises currency" and that one significant Australian global equity fund manager was using the BetaShare US Dollar ETF [USD] extensively in this way. Focusing on the broader ETF market he added: "In January, we predicted the exchange traded ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013
... 1,697.60, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 4.33 (0.12 per cent) at 3,717.85. LONDON - European stock markets rallied and the US dollar slid after Larry Summers withdrew from the race to lead the US Federal Reserve. Traders welcomed news of a deal aimed ...

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2013
... 1,697.60, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 4.33 (0.12 per cent) at 3,717.85. LONDON - European stock markets rallied and the US dollar slid after Larry Summers withdrew from the race to lead the US Federal Reserve. Traders welcomed news of a deal aimed ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013
... 40 in Paris gained 1.89 per cent to 4,116.64 points. The euro firmed to $US1.3257 from $US1.3250 late on Monday. The US dollar rose to 100.20 yen from 99.59 yen. HONG KONG - Asian markets extended gains, with investors buoyed by a string of upbeat global ...

Australian pension fund growth outstrips global average

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2013
... Investments and Towers Watson. While total assets of the world's largest 300 pension funds grew by almost 10% in 2012 in US dollar terms, Australian funds achieved growth of 20%. Globally, the total size of the top 300 pension funds reached a new high ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2013
... KONG - Asian markets were mostly higher as traders awaited the release of US jobs data, while Tokyo took a hit as the US dollar fell a day after breaking through the Y100 level. Tokyo tumbled 1.45 per cent, or 204.01 points, to 13,860.81, with speculation ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2013
... capped by profit taking and lingering concerns over Syria. While a positive outlook has lifted sentiment, helping the US dollar rise above Y100, traders remain on edge about the Fed's plans for its stimulus program, with concerns it will soon start a ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2013
... and renewed concern about a US strike on Syria tempered buying sentiment, although Tokyo recouped early losses as the US dollar approached Y100. Wall Street provided a positive lead after the US followed China and Europe in posting upbeat manufacturing ...

Cbus to divest tobacco holdings as stocks fall from highs

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2013
... yield and defensive characteristics. Earnings have remained largely unaffected by challenging economic conditions. In US dollar terms Philip Morris has returned 55% over the last five years while British American Tobacco has returned 50%. Both stocks ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2013
... morning. The euro fell to $US1.3151 from $US1.3192 late on Monday. HONG KONG - Asian shares extended their gains and the US dollar pushed back towards Y100 after strong manufacturing data in China and Europe pointed to an uptick in the global economy. ...