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Don't ignore Lifecycle Funds: Mercer

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012
... have a proven history around the world, he said. While things like longevity risk, which Lifecycle Funds in the United States have tried to solve with annuities, are real, things like administrative burdens are simply an excuse given today's technology ...

Ten-year future vs. 10-minute tick

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012
... pass, this would be another economic changing event in history for it would boost business activity not only in the United States but across the globe as more oil supply reduces the cost of production. "Energy developments in the United States are profound ...

Market Wrap - PM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012
... $58.68 and Fortescue fell six cents to $3.99. Insurance giant QBE expects its losses from superstorm Sandy in the United States to be up to $US450 million ($A434.85 million). QBE shares dived $1.15, or 8.94 per cent, to $11.72. The four major banks were ...

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012
... set for a weak start on Monday as world markets are dominated by concerns about the looming "fiscal cliff" in the United States. US lawmakers have until December 31 to work out a compromise to avoid tax increases and government spending cuts that begin ...

FATCA discussions welcomed by FSC

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2012
... Financial Services Council. The Gillard Government announced this week that discussions have commenced with the United States on an intergovernmental agreement for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). A big part the intergovernmental agreement ...

RBA says its ok

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012
... the "Risks to the outlook are still seen to be on the downside, largely as a result of the situation in Europe... "United States is recording moderate growth, while recent data from China suggest growth there has stabilised." While in Australia, "... ...

Market Wrap early AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012
... Mulsanne Resources (Tinkler) matter. In Australia, the market on Monday finished slightly higher as investors await the United States presidential election and a local interest rate decision on Tuesday. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 14 points ...

Market wrap early AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2012
... $US1.2845 which compared with $US1.2940 late in New York on Thursday. HONG KONG - A string of upbeat data from the United States and a rally on Wall Street have boosted Asian markets, while growing confidence in the global outlook kept the safe-haven ...

Market wrap Early AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012
The Australian sharemarket is set to rise after figures from the United States showed signs of economic recovery. US manufacturing expanded for the second straight month in October, boosted by higher demand, while consumer confidence surged to a five-year ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 NOV 2012
The Australian share market has opened lower as investors consider the impact of the massive storm in the United States on the world economy. At 1036 AEDT on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 33.4 points, or 0.74 per cent, at 4,483.6 ...