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Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher following a strong lead from Wall Street at the end of the week. At 0730 AEDT on Monday, the December share price index futures contract was up 30 points at 4,450. No major economic news is expected on ...

WA planners reject big dealer groups

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2012
Many financial planning practices in Western Australia are disillusioned with their institutionally-aligned dealer groups, said Synchron's manager for the state. Independent dealer group Synchron has grown its presence in Western Australia by 50% since ...

Chinese equities poised for reform: BlackRock

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012
Immediate changes in the Chinese equities market after the country's once-in-a-decade leadership transition are unlikely, said BlackRock. China's new leaders are the first ones not appointed by the old revolutionary cadre, and many think this spells ...

Federal election to compound market uncertainty

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2012
The Australian election will put the giant mining and banking sectors at risk of regulatory reform while investors are entering a period of heightened uncertainty, according to a recent report from Political Monitor, a political risk research and advisory ...

Premium Wealth eyes-off QLD and WA

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012
Boutique advice firms in Queensland want flexible business models from dealer groups, which will allow them to keep control of their businesses, said Premium Wealth Management. Premium Wealth Management recently signed its third Queensland practice ...

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012
The Australian market looks set to open flat following the overnight lead of international bourses which have treaded water as EU ministers meet over Greek debt but are unlikely to release critically needed bailout funds. At 0652 AEDT on Tuesday, the ...

Western recovery expected to lift Asian stocks

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012
Hope of recovery in the developed world, improvements in China and Gillard rhetoric around the 'Asian century', have combined to create a golden opportunity for investment in Asia, according to Certitude's Craig Mowll. Mowll, chief executive of the ...

Don't ignore China banks: Macquarie

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2012
While China's banking system is plagued with challenges, the fundamentals prove they are a good investment within Asia's biggest economy, said a senior Macquarie Capital Securities analyst. Despite China's banking sector only delivering a 1.2% return ...

China trip provides first-hand insights

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  MONDAY, 8 OCT 2012
While China's economic power is undisputed, misconceptions are still prevalent when it comes to investments, said Premium China Funds Management. The reality on the ground has improved dramatically since China opened up to foreign investment, said Jonathan ...

AFA announces finalists

STAFF REPORTER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2012
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced six finalists in its 2012 Adviser of the Year awards. This year Victoria boasts the lion's share of finalists with Jenny Brown of JBS Financial Strategists, Dennis Jones of Beacon Wealth and ...