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Axioma reveals downward risk trends

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2012
Downward trends in risk for 1Q12 have mirrored stronger markets amid easing global economic conditions, according to Axioma's latest Quarterly Risk Review. Scott Hamilton, Axioma director, applied research, said declining risk accompanied gains in many ...

Bumps along the way

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2012
US Payrolls. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Yes Virginia, the greatly speculated, the much awaited, the indicator that'll set the tone in the financial markets over the next four weeks, that mother of all eco stats -- the US Non-farm Payrolls ...

Potential for surprise financial crisis high

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
The Australian economy may not be as robust as suggested in the International Monetary Fund's recent analysis, according to speakers at yesterday's Morningstar Investment Conference. The potential for a surprise financial crisis in Australia is higher ...

China's consumption underestimated

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
Despite apprehension surrounding a downturn in Chinese production levels, investors may have underestimated China's consumption figures, according to Eng Tek Tan of Treasury Asia Asset Management "Consumption is really understated in China, primarily ...

Macquarie Step now available on Macquarie Wrap

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
The latest offer of Macquarie Step can now be accessed and applied for online through the Investment Manager and Consolidator products on Macquarie Wrap. Macquarie Step features regular investment offers throughout the year with a series of underlying ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
SYDNEY - The Australian market looks set to open lower following falls on Wall Street overnight with investors unsettled by mixed economic data. At 0922 AEST on Friday, the March share price index futures contract was down 12 points at 4,414. In economic ...

Macquarie Life upgrades insurance offerings

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
Macquarie Life has upgraded its FutureWise and Active insurance products, based on adviser feedback since the launch of Active two years ago. "As a result of providing both a traditional life insurance product through FutureWise, and offering a new ...

The revival of stock picking

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
Despite the poor returns of a long/short equity strategy last year, stock picking is the area in which to make the best money in the current environment, according to a bold prediction from fund of hedge fund manager Fauchier Partners. Success however ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
The Australian market looks set to open flat. At 0855 AEST on Thursday, the March share price index futures contract was UP three points at 4,432. In economic news on Thursday, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) is expected to release its trades ...

S&P Indices expands fixed income

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012
S&P Indices has expanded its S&P/ASX fixed income series and introduced intraday pricing to the Australian market. The government inflation-linked bond index carries capital inflation linked bonds with principal adjusted by trailing Australian CPI each ...