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Super funds push for better hedge fund governance

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
Four major super funds have joined forces to create a set of principles on how hedge fund managers should operate and manage risk - a move designed to improve investor confidence and stimulate more mandates into the asset class. ARIA, Local Government ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
... were the strongest performers on the market, up two and 2.2 per cent respectively. Westpac gained the most ground of the major retail banks, rising 2.8 per cent to $19.45. In the energy sector, Origin Energy added 19 cents, or 1.5 per cent, to $13.02 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
... Societe Generale's from Aa2 to Aa3 because of fears over their exposure to Greek sovereign debt. Moody's left French banking major BNP Paribas on negative watch. But European stocks jumped into positive territory after European Commission head Jose Manuel ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2011
... outperforming, with the sector up 1.2 per cent, and Telstra one per cent higher to $3.03. Financials were 0.14 per cent up. The major retail banks were higher with the exception of Commonwealth Bank, which shed 15 cents to $44.96. Westpac was six cents ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2011
... Viewpoint. The Australian Bureau of Statistics also releases its dwelling unit Commencements for June quarter. There is no major equities news expected. In Australia on Tuesday, the market saw broad-based gains as it recouped part of Monday's heavy losses ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2011
... yesterday than European counterparts - with the exception of France - so it is quite a disappointing open." Wall Street's major indices staged a late-session rally after following European bourses sharply lower in opening trade. Signs of German impatience ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
... "So at the moment, there's a lot of fear in the markets and that's hurting all areas." Financials lost 3.1 per cent, with major losses across all the major retail banks. Commonwealth Bank shed the most value of the big four, losing $1.63 or 3.4 per cent ...

Bennelong absolute return fund earns top rating

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
The Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund has received a 'highly recommended' rating from Zenith Investment Partners. The fund is the product of a joint venture between Bennelong Funds Management and the newly established Kardinia Capital, which is ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
... demanded by the European Union and the IMF in exchange for a rescue package for the debt-ridden country. LONDON - Plans for a major shake-up of Britain's banks are to be revealed on Monday when a government-appointed commission publishes final recommendations ...

Planning industry unified on commissions: AMP

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
... can get their customer value proposition clear and articulate that. Prior to the convention, Helmich will also attend the Major Firm Symposium and sit down with large firms to discuss major developments in the US. "I have always found that to be quite ...