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Australian global equities under review

A key trend Standard & Poor's (S&P) observed from its latest global equities sector review was the major benchmark deviation across management groups in favour of underweighting in the US market. S&P states this has been largely a by-product of stock ...

Credit Suisse appoints Mercer to multi-manage new MasterWrap platform

Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM) has appointed Mercer as multi-manager asset consultant for its new MasterWrap platform. The inclusion of Mercer in CSAM's MasterWrap's platform solutions mirrors a similar offering to institutional clients through ...

Australian Financial Services teams up with Russell

National financial planning group Australian Financial Services (AFS) has outsourced $180 million of investments to Russell's wholesale multi-manager funds. The outsourcing decision was made so AFS could rely on Russell's solid and consistent returns. ...

Compulsory super contributions not enough to maintain standard of living

A report produced on behalf of CPA Australia has revealed reliance on compulsory employer superannuation contributions to fund retirement will lead to a reduction in living standards of up to 69 per cent. The report called 'Superannuation: the Right ...

Institutional investors warm to hedge funds

The growing participation from the institutional sector in hedge funds is set to change the industry's dynamics as investors demand an increase in accountability and transparency. The second annual Hedge Fund Forum held in Sydney opened with a panel ...

AMP's pre-Christmas product closures

AMP will close 12 investment options in its major superannuation and retirement platforms in a bid to ensure products remain relevant and simple for its clients. While the accounts have already been closed the funds for each 12 options will now be transferred ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 19 NOV 2004
The Australian share market should open slightly stronger after more solid leads from most overseas markets. The Sydney futures exchange, an indicator of what lies ahead, was seven points stronger at 3885 on a volume of 1,049 contracts. Around the country ...

Mapping the way forward

According to investment analysis conducted by State Street Associates, Managing Director Jeremy Armitage believes the world has entered the 'riot point regime' where cross-border equity flows have now reached a period of contraction typified by a period ...

Lend Lease merger with GPT defeated

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2004
A plan to create Australia's second largest list property group was in tatters today after General Property Trust (GPT) unitholders voted against a merger with Lend Lease Corp Ltd. The outcome puts GPT back in takeover play and Stockland is in the front ...

Morningstar take on Macquarie Australian equities

Morningstar has attributed an investment grade rating to Macquarie's equity strategy saying, "while its quant-based strategy's competitive, it is not entirely convincing". Macquarie's strategy is underpinned by valuation and momentum models allowing ...