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Confident Instos return to global equities

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2013

The State Street Investor Confidence Index has risen for the second consecutive month. Up 5.4 points from December's revised reading of 81.4 to reach 86.8, State Street Global Markets, the investment research arm of the financial services giant, said ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2013

... markets. On Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 53.8 points, or 1.11 per cent, to 4,889.0 points - its highest close since April 2011. The broader All Ordinaries index was up 51.9 points, or 1.07 per cent, to 4,910.8 points. NEW YORK - US stocks ...

Mixed outlook for Aussie dollar

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2013

While each commentator at this morning's Financial Standard Chief Economist Forum agreed that the investment in the mining sector had peaked, they found it harder to reach a consensus on the direction of the Australian dollar. Addressing an audience ...

Acadian appoints new head of investments

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2013

Acadian Australia has appointed Dr David Walsh to the newly created role of head of investments for Australia, it was announced today. Walsh has more than 24 years' experience in the finance industry, the past 15 of which have been in senior Australian ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2013

... results. In Australia, the market on Thursday closed at a 20-month peak driven by strong gains for high yielding stocks. At the close on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 22.4 points, or 0.47 per cent at 4,810.2, while the broader All Ordinaries ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

The Australian market is flat in early trade despite strong earnings results in the US leading to overnight gains on Wall Street. At 1021 AEDT on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 3.8 points, or 0.08 per cent, at 4,784 and the broader ...

HOSTPLUS to become a PST

MARK STORY | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

... offered by Personal and Workplace superannuation products. While Energy Super topped the table with 38, HOSTPLUS came in close behind offering 33 extra benefits.

Aussie equities to rise another 20% in 2013: Fidelity

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

... according to Fidelity head of Australian equities Paul Taylor. With dividends reinvested, the Australian equity market returned close to 20% last year and the Aussie equity specialist sees no reason why that performance can't be repeated in 2013. "Australian ...

Market Wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

... BHP Billiton's production report exceeded expectations and weak inflation figures drove up high-yielding stocks. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 8.7 points, or 0.18 per cent, at 4,787.8, while the broader All Ordinaries index gained ...

Market Wrap - PM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2013

... expected production report from mining giant BHP Billiton. "We saw positive leads from the US market overnight and since the close there we've seen some tech reports which suggest we'll see further gains in the US market tonight and the Dow futures have ...

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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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