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BRUMBIE: Walk quietly but carry a big stick

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2014
It's now a few weeks since Financial System Inquiry (FSI) chief David Murray handed down his interim report and already sectional advance troops have been spooked into defending their status quo. But rather than squabble over details, like is always ...

RBA leaves interest rates on hold

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2014
The Reserve Bank has again kept the cash rate unchanged, and is likely to do so for some time yet. The cash rate has now been at a record low of 2.5 per cent for 12 months. In a statement accompanying the RBA's August rate decision, governor Glenn Stevens ...

'As expected' changing expectations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2014
... the asset purchase program ends", No surprises too on the latest US economic scorecard, if anything it was an upside surprise. The first estimate of US real GDP showed growth jumping to an annualised rate of 4.0% in the June quarter - stronger than consensus ...

Advisers eye opportunity in identity theft protection

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2014
... financial and health data often required in establishing investment instruments and life insurance policies, and it wouldn't surprise me to see some sort of regulatory interest, and possibly action, in this area." "A digit PIN is often the only line ...

Deal with government brings in consumer protection: Palmer

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUL 2014
The Coalition's deal with the Palmer United Party (PUP) to retain the amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation will provide a guarantee of consumer protection, MP Clive Palmer has said. Speaking to journalists in Canberra, Palmer ...

Alphinity fund gets rating upgrade from Zenith

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUL 2014
... Alphinity's flagship fund. Its process seeks to identify companies who are more likely to experience a short-term earnings surprise relative to the market's expectations. Established in 2010, the fund received a 'Recommended' rating in 2012 and 2013. ...

Fed alert to market reaction to Fed action

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2014
"I get knocked down But I get up again You're never going to keep me down." -- Chumbawamba Yes Virginia, we didn't expect anything less 'eh my lady? If it didn't happen overnight, it'll happen tomorrow... or the day after. Wall Street got knocked down ...

S&P 500: 22 corrections in 6 months

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2014
... "I'm expecting not a big correction like 10 per cent or so, but a good 3 to 4 per cent adjustment next week won't be a surprise... I haven't been concerned for weeks, but I'm becoming a bit concerned now with where the market is, especially with many ...

BT named 'Outstanding Institution' for HNW investors

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2014
... a result of our insights led approach, bespoke offerings and specialist teams, we stand out for relentless passion to surprise and delight our clients. "We are honoured to have received these accolades and remain committed to providing our clients with ...

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2014
... same time that these supposedly A$-unfriendly events were unfolding. It's steady climb over the past few weeks, has, surprise of surprises, Morgan Stanley now predicting the Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi to reach parity with the big dollar by the ...