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Vanguard launches bond ETF

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012
Vanguard will add a fixed interest ETF to its stable with an Australian Government Bond ETF based on the UBS Index. Targeting investors, advisers and institutions, the new exchange traded fund (ETF) is a share class of the existing Vanguard Australian ...

Future Fund builds Aust infra exposure

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2012
... characteristics with a high-quality portfolio of toll road assets but their clients were rebalancing their portfolio. "This block trade achieves a portfolio rebalancing for two of our clients who had significantly increased their long-term exposure to ...

Advisers need to work on social media presence

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2012
Advisers should look closely at their objectives before determining which social media channels to use and how. This is the message from the most recent address by president of i-Impact Group and US social media expert, Claudio Pannunzio. "The core ...

HFT and dark pools keep ASIC on its toes

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2012
High frequency trading and dark pools are the biggest issues of contention in the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's extended consultation process on market integrity rules, according to one industry expert. Australian Securities and ...

Market Wrap- Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
The Australian share market was slightly lower at noon on Monday as investors took a breather from the recent strong rally and awaited the release of various economic data later in the week. Local stocks were still headed for the best month in 23 years. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
At 0715 AEDT on Monday, the December share price index futures contract was up 13 points at 4,362. In economic news on Monday, the TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge for October is released. In equities news, BT Investment Management ...

Equipsuper and Vision Super merger appoint CEO

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
... well as her recent experience in superannuation as chief executive officer of Equipsuper." Merger proposals hit a stumbling block this winter when complications arose surrounding the transfer of Equipsuper's assets into the funds' pooled super trust. ...

Happily dreaming of the end

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2011

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2011
The Australian market looks set to open higher on Thursday after a positive lead from the US and European markets. At 0655 AEDT on Thursday, the December share price index futures contract was up 35 points at 4,249. In economic news on Thursday, The ...

Islamic fund opens doors to Australian investors

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2011
Australian investors will have access to a new 'ultra ethical' fund, investing on Islamic principles with the launch of Crescent Wealth and its Australian equities fund, the first of a series of products it plans to bring to market. The Crescent Australian ...