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Tapering still some way off

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2013

... Federal Reserve tapering are overdone and loose policy will continue as the world outside the US cannot withstand higher interest rates, according to a leading fund manager. Western Asset co-chief investment officer Ken Leech says the recent market sell-off ...

GSAM launches flexible global bond fund in Australia

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2013

... across all fixed income sectors globally. "While in the short term we expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to reduce interest rates, globally we expect rates to start to rise as central banks gradually withdraw their accommodative policies," GSAM head ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2013

... the euro tumbled against the US dollar, after a surprise decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) to cut its main interest rate to an all-time low of 0.25 per cent. Investors also digested news from across the Atlantic, with Washington reporting that ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2013

... stock markets mostly rose on the eve of the latest decision from the European Central Bank, buoyed by hopes of a eurozone interest rate cut. At close in London on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 index of leading shares was off 0.08 per cent at 6,741.69 points. ...

ANZ praises ASIC "integrity" amid consumer complaints

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2013

... affected by fraudulent loans. "ANZ believes that ASIC operates with a high level of integrity and focus on the public interest," the bank said in its submission. "ASIC works constructively with ANZ and industry to implement new regulations or programs ...

SG Hiscock fund added to BT Wrap platform

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2013

Debt, deficit, now deflation

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2013

Market Wrap AM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2013

... unemployment. The euro came under further selling pressure as investors bet that the European Central Bank (ECB) would cut interest rates on Thursday following soft eurozone inflation data last week. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index ended Tuesday down ...

Super funds 'fair game' for activist scrutiny

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2013

Super funds must prepare for a high level of activist scrutiny of their investments as a result of the increasing of portfolio disclosure requirements, according to Peter Lewis, director of Essential Media Communications (EMC). Under current plans ...

Advisers coming round to social media

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2013

Financial advisers are increasingly using social media to interact with their clients, according to a report commissioned by Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich). The survey, conducted by Beaton Research, found that 34.5% of advisers are actively ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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