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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2009

... no-one knows when it is going to stop. "The materials sector is being hit heavily by concerns over the economies of our major export partners, Japan, China and South Korea." This followed news on Thursday that China's GDP growth had slowed, as expected. ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2009

... prompting Rio Tinto to add $1.54 or 4.13 per cent to $38.79. BHP Billiton lost 15 cents or 0.52 per cent to $28.51. Australia's major banks made gains, with National Australia Bank putting on 54 cents or 3.07 per cent to $18.15, Commonwealth Bank of ...

UK coalition pushes responsible investment cause

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2009

... pension funds and fund managers must work together to rebuild the financial system. "Getting things back on track means major investors playing an active role in the recovery - asking difficult questions of the companies they invest in about their corporate ...

Sun Hung Kai targets distressed financial firms

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2009

Hong Kong-based Sun Hung Kai Financial has set up a recovery fund to take advantage of undervalued distressed global financial firms. The fund, which is restricted to "professional investors" and is not available locally, was developed after the group's ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2009

... banking industry's problems. After hearing the new president's inaugural address, investors continued selling, sending the major indices down more than two per cent. Investors already nervous about the state of US banking were rattled by the Royal Bank ...

Dealer groups bank on strong balance sheets

MICHAEL HOBBS | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2009

... investors relating to margin loans have only worsened the public perception of how financial planners operate. But three major dealer groups have explained how different their businesses are to Storm's. Mark Euvrard, director at The Salisbury Group director ...

Rainmaker coverage tops 25,000 options

Rainmaker has just completed a major research expansion, boosting the investment option coverage in its online adviser and super fund web software to a massive 25,000 investment options. Andrew Keevers, Rainmaker associate director of research, said ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2009

... tough market, JPMorgan reported a small profit overnight showing the sector is not dead and buried, he added. Australia's major lenders were mixed with only Commonwealth Bank in positive territory, up 41 cents or 1.5 per cent at $27.71. ANZ Banking Group ...

Shariah-compliant hedge funds hit the spot

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2009

... increasing demand from institutions for absolute return investment vehicles that could provide returns uncorrelated from major market trends," he said.

PIS prepares for tough year

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2009

... investments and $3.2 billion in mortgages. It is one of the largest dealer groups in the country that is not owned by a major bank or fund manager.

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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