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Getting the right mix

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2008
... can be things like information and the ability to access the desirable assets, [managers with] first call on the assets, scope to add value to the underlying assets, lower costs and a tax differential that can be exploited," said Warren. The second thing ...

RBC Dexia scores two

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2008
... services provider," said Kim McFarland, chief operating officer for Investec Asset Management. McFarland pegged the "geographic scope" of RBC Dexia's operations as an important feature in its services to the firm.

US and Aus open equities borders

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2008
... agreement. "We hope that with the benefit of practical experience under this agreement, both countries will see fit to expand the scope of mutual recognition to also include the cross border offer of collective investment vehicles," said Gilbert.

Dovish RBA minutes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2008
... Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy meeting held on 5 August reiterated earlier RBA comments suggesting that there is scope to lower interest rates given the slowdown in demand in the Australian economy. As with other central banks, the 5 August ...

Super marketing with grunt

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2008
... contribute nearly $17 million, as of September 2007 figures. Meanwhile, AXA Australia also won an award for its Retirement Scope campaign, better known to consumers for the taglines "Be life confident." and "What's in the Federal Budget for me?" ASFA ...

Rate Cut in the Offing?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2008
... given slowing demand. The RBA declared that, "On the assumption that the subdued demand conditions are likely to continue, scope to move to a less restrictive monetary policy stance in the period ahead is increasing." It forecast Australian economic ...

Govt policies block choice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2008
... suggesting a default National Super Fund. Turnbull also argued the Government is trying to influence decisions outside its scope, such as where super funds should invest their money. "This is another area of concern, the noises from the Government about ...

Fed does an RBA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2008
... will be fairly slow, over the period ahead." It went on the conclude that "with demand slowing, the Board's view is that scope to move towards a less restrictive stance of monetary policy in the period ahead is increasing." Like the RBA, the US Federal ...

Hedge funds turn insto

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2008
... vigorous operation capabilities to satisfy demanding due diligence requirements. "Many hedge funds have grown to a size and scope that require managers to run their business more formally. As a result, a redesigned hedge fund organisation has emerged," ...

One-size rule does not fit advice

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2008
... (FSWG) on Simple choices within an existing superannuation account, the FPA argued that reforms should be more ambitious in scope if it is to meet the expectations of consumers. "The FPA believes that the FSWG's focus on 'intra fund' advice is not broad ...