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New EM bond rater proposes fresh approach

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2014
ARC Ratings SA, a debt market ratings service formed during the GFC to focus mainly on midsize European companies and emerging markets, is proposing a new approach to its bond risk categorisations. ARC Ratings, formed in 2008, is a joint venture ratings ...

Advisers can increase portfolio value by 3%

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2014
... Investment Strategy group principal Francis Kinniry and his team. The report provides data that gives advisers reasons to focus on behavioral finance, as well as talking points to help explain their value to clients.

Challenger Diversified Property Group reports earnings growth

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2014
... unit (DPU) increased 7% to 9.2 cents per unit. "We continue to maintain and execute a consistent strategy. Our continued focus on portfolio enhancement, improving leasing metrics; and taking an active approach to capital management continues to deliver," ...

3D mutual fund launched in US

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2014
US mutual fund group Outlook Funds Trust has launched what it claims is the world's first retail fund focused on giving investors exposure to the 3D printing sector. "3D printing has evolved into a major industry," Alan M Meckler, the fund's senior ...

Centuria appoints facilities manager

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2014
... to ensuring the maintenance and improvements of assets within our portfolio. It also represents our continued strategic focus on acquiring and managing quality properties in proximity to and within CBD areas."

Tyndall AM names new head of Fixed Income

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2014
... change in the Tyndall AM fixed income investment process, philosophy or strategy, and the fixed income team will continue to focus daily on managing downside risk and maintaining low volatility for clients," he said. "Roger has been with Tyndall for ...

ASIC takes most action against small business owners

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2014
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) took most of its criminal, civil and administrative actions against small business owners in the second half of 2013. The ASIC Enforcement Report from July to December 2013 reveals that the ...

Guardian lowers PI insurance premiums for planners

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2014
In an effort to recognise advisers who provide professional sustainable advice, Guardian Advice and Suncorp Financial Planning are set to lower professional insurance premiums for its planners. Guardian Advice also plans to create accreditation that ...

ASIC examines risks posed by complex products

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2014
... in the context of their own business. It's not a sustainable business model if your customers are losing money." ASIC's focus on complex products has occurred through a dedicated Complex Products Working Group. The group conducted the review of the risks ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2014
The Australian share market has opened flat despite solid gains on Wall St overnight, while David Jones has jumped over news it received and rejected a bid from Myer last year. Earnings in the US have continued to progress favourably, buoyed by data ...