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Govt proposes shorter PDS

CHRIS NICHOLLS | WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2007

... Association (IFSA) has welcomed the introduction, with IFSA chief executive officer, Richard Gilbert, saying, "This is a sound package, with the potential to present critical information in a way that will be much easier for investors to comprehend. ...

Time for Aussies to go global with property: APN

HAMISH MADDEN | TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2007

... greater risk due to higher gearing levels and a higher reliance on corporate earning amongst local LPT's, and you have a sound argument for diversifying into offshore structures. "Diversification by country and by sector offers protection and can provide ...

Hybrid property funds up 400 per cent

... investors access to underlying investments normally reserved for institutions. "Most of the managers in this sector have sound investment structures and good track records. Another reason that makes these funds attractive is their exposure to direct ...

HFA absolute return fund approved by S&P

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2007

... analyst, Simon Scott, said the the gearing and long-short strategy of the HFA Octane Global Fund meant only investors with a sound understanding of this type of investment should be incorporating it into their portfolios. "Investors must understand the ...

FinLit Foundation launches into workplaces

ALEX DUNNIN | MONDAY, 19 MAR 2007

The Financial Literacy Foundation is emerging from behind the scenes and is launching a booklet to help financial literacy in the workplace, stepping up its efforts to work with the tertiary education sector and is even launching dramatic productions ...

Going nuts over macadamias

It might sound nutty to some investors but one company is offering a managed investment scheme (MIS) that hopes to crack into the global demand for macadamias. Also known as the Queensland nut or 'kindal kindal' in aboriginal, macadamia is the only ...

Russell best ideas fund recommended by Zenith

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2007

Zenith has rated the Russell Select Holdings Fund, a fund of best ideas, recommended on the back of its "sound and logical rationale". The Russell fund compiles a concentrated portfolio of just 20 stocks. The Select Holdings Strategy was launched in ...

HOSTPLUS joins the Collingwood Magpies team

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2007

... many synergies. Ultimately, it goes to the heart of what HOSTPLUS stands for and gives us the access and vehicle to deliver sound financial literacy to our members with the view to create a more financially aware membership base. We feel that through ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2007

... Budget Committee, Bernanke said Tuesday's sharp stock market drop had not changed the Fed's view that the US economy was sound. In addition, he said there did not seem to be any single trigger for the drop. LONDON - Britain's FTSE 100 index slid 1.82 ...

New deputy governor for RBA

HAMISH MADDEN | WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2007

... 2001 and 2004 and Southcorp from 1994 until 2001. "I am confident that the new appointees will contribute to the ongoing sound conduct of monetary policy, which has helped to deliver an unprecedented period of economic growth, coupled with low inflation ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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