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US economic growth likely, but less than Fed expectations: ICAP

In its latest weekly economic update released today, ICAP's economists have said that the outlook for the US economy shows better growth is imminent soon, however there was no obvious catalyst for really strong growth. ICAP has cited the fact that the ...

Morning market wrap: Dow closes at 5-week high

... too late to save the FTSE 100, which broke a three-day winning streak to close 18.4 points down at 4,131.2. The US bond market was narrowly mixed, with small gains at the shorter end of the yield curve offset by a weakening among longer-dated maturities. ...

Morning market wrap: Tech sector drags US stocks lower

... their highest level since January, and initial claims for unemployment benefits also slumped in early July. The US bond market subsequently ended the day narrowly mixed, with the yield on the 10-year bond a point higher at 3.92%. The US dollar was also ...

Midday market wrap: Australian shares tumble in early trade

... 10-year bond falling four basis points to 5.33%. The modest recovery also followed consolidation overnight in the US bond market, helped by subdued US inflation data and more soothing comments from Alan Greenspan. The Australian dollar was also stronger ...

Morning market wrap: US Shares up, Australian dollar slumps

... market forecasts. In other overseas equity markets, London's FTSE 100 finished 1.2 points lower at 4,073.6. The US bond market was a little firmer, following a sustained round of selling since early June. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond fell 2 ...

Morning market wrap: US shares end mixed

... trading, the FTSE 100 fell 27 points to 4,060.9 and has now fallen by almost 100 points in the last two sessions. The US bond market continued to shrug off last week's losses on renewed hopes the Fed would deliver a 50 basis point cut. The yield on the ...

Morning market wrap: US bond yields spike higher

The US bond market suffered a third consecutive day of selling, as recovery fears subside further in the wake of recent positive economic data. Traders continue to wind back earlier expectations of an aggressive rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on ...

Morning market wrap: US Stocks Slump Friday As Confidence Wanes

US stocks closed sharply lower Friday, following a survey showing consumer confidence soured in early June. The University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment dropped to 87.2 in June from 92.1 in May, in contrast to forecasts of a modest rise. ...

Impact of war should be put in context: ICAP

... rounded up its analysis by saying that the most significant risk to investors is not the Iraq war, but will be in the US bond market. ICAP said signs of an improved economic outlook "will alter the tone in interest rate markets. A significant sell off ...

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Vanguard to acquire custodian Altruist

KARREN VERGARA

Vanguard will acquire custodian and investment platform Altruist in a bid to expand into the American independent financial adviser market.

FAAA pushes to expand NCA to financial advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) said it will advocate strongly to expand the scope of the New Class of Advisers' to all financial advisers, which will currently be limited to only superannuation funds and life insurers.

SMSFA appoints head of professional standards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Self-Managed Super Fund Association (SMSFA) has appointed Keddie Waller as the head of professional standards.

UniSuper unlocks close to $15k for members moving into retirement

MATTHEW WAI

Eligible UniSuper members will receive a tax-free bonus of up to $14,700 when they move into retirement phase from October 1.

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