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RBS develops ESG strategy

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010
... investment houses keen to develop a numerical strategy that can be used to better qualify an investment decision based on a company's ESG policies. Dr Alva De Voy, an equity strategist from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), spoke at the 'Women in Super' ...

Hedge fund adviser gets $2.7m fine

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010
... "reduce proceeds received by companies and shareholders by artificially depressing the market price shortly before the company prices its public offering." Rule 105 ensures that offering prices are set by natural forces of supply and demand. Carlson ...

Tower wins Virgin Money mandate

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010
... overall plan to ensure greater accessibility of life insurance to everyday Australians, and this also fits in with the company's growth strategy," he said. Matt Baxby, managing director of Virgin Money Australia, the firm will be delivering "a straight-talking" ...

Market Wrap- Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010
... at 4,613 points. In economic news on Friday, the Melbourne Institute will release its bulletin of economic trends. In company news, Kathmandu Holdings Ltd is due to release its full year results. Australian shares closed marginally higher on Thursday ...

SSgA ETF targets high yields

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2010
... launched the Russell High Dividend Australian Shares ETF in May, providing investors with access to around 50 blue chip company shares that typically deliver high dividends. Currently, the SSgA ETF provides exposure to 38 stocks. In addition to the latest ...

CalPERS taps Brazilian real estate

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2010

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2010
... on the grounds BHP has made "false statements and half-truths" to try to manipulate the perceived value of the Canadian company. Miner Rio Tinto jumped 65 cents to $75.55. Moly Mines firmed 1.5 cents, or two per cent, to 74.5 cents as it reached a milestone ...

Russell upgrades insurance

NEWS RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2010
Russell Investments rolled out a series of technology upgrades and new insurance solutions, which the company said would help address Australia's 'she'll be right' attitude towards insurance. The upgrades will be applied to the Russell SuperSolution ...

Investors shun social media, for now

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2010
... tips. However, many still get their market intelligence through more conventional methods, such as one-on-one and group company briefings, company websites, the ASX website, IRESS, analyst research, company emails and business media.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2010
... Chamber of Commerce in Australia luncheon. Apache Energy managing director Tom Maher will address an Australian Institute of Company Directors luncheon. Clough Ltd chief executive John Smith will address an American Chamber of Commerce in Australia breakfast. ...