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Federal election to compound market uncertainty

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2012

... advisory firm. With less than 12 months until the federal election, Political Monitor's Investing in an election year report notes that while victory for either the Coalition or Labor carries unique risks for key sectors, political posturing looks likely ...

Another Commonwealth Financial Planning adviser banned

BEN COLLINS | MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012

... that after an investigation during 2008 and 2009, Gillespie forged clients' signatures on documents, created false file notes and engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct. He also provided inappropriate advice to clients and charged excessive fees ...

NSW councils entitled to compo: Fed court

BEN COLLINS | TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012

... councils lost $16 million, or 93% of their capital investment, on the complex investments called constant proportion debt notes, that they bought from LGFS, a subsidiary of NSW Local Government Superannuation Scheme in 2006. It was decided that the councils ...

Economic indicators defy equities upside: Schroders

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2012

... Fleming. The deputy head of Australian equities also highlighted volatile commodity prices, the on-going printing of bank notes in the US, Europe and Japan, plus the fragility of global banks as distorting influences on the market. However, he still ...

Australia leads in global median wealth

MARK STORY | FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2012

... of the Global Wealth Report reconfirms a radical reconfiguration of the world's economic order taking shape. The report notes that Asia Pacific, which makes up two thirds of the world's middle class of emerging consumers, remains the key growth engine ...

Hybrid securities back in favour

LINDA HAUSKEN | MONDAY, 8 OCT 2012

... secondary market such as the ASX. As a product that's been on the market for around 20 years, hybrids are sold as subordinated notes or convertible preference shares and generally offer investors bond-like returns while carrying equity-like risks. Mark ...

Suncorp and Bendigo jump on hybrid demand

LINDA HAUSKEN | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2012

... that consumers need to tread carefully when dealing with these complex instruments, which can be issued as subordinated notes or convertible preference shares. Price urges consumers to think hard about whether hybrids are suitable for them, and read ...

Controversial short-sell ban inconclusive

MELANIE TIMBRELL | TUESDAY, 25 SEP 2012

... and the permanent ban on naked shorts may limit the need for a total ban in future times of turmoil. However, the report notes that, if a situation were to arise that involves disorderly markets and action by regulators in other jurisdictions to further ...

A stock market rally could get Obama over the line

MELANIE TIMBRELL | FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012

... governments. That's according to a recent paper from Tom Stevenson, investment director at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, who notes the market odds for incumbent Barack Obama being re-elected are now highly correlated with the performance of the S&P ...

ASIC warns of hybrid securities risks

LINDA HAUSKEN | TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2012

... commissioner at ASIC said that consumers needs to be wary of these complex products, which can be issued as subordinated notes or convertible preference shares. "Despite household name companies and trusted brands being linked to certain offers and promises ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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