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Tyndall to sell Aussie bank loans into Japan

BEN COLLINS | WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2013

... morning that the company would sell the Australian bank loans into Japan to meet a growing demand for Australian fixed interest products that exists there. It is not known how the deal will be structured, or how many loans will be sourced from the bank. ...

Steady as she goes

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2013

... over-committing to easy policy." There, too, is Kansas City Fed's Esther George warning that "a prolonged period of zero interest rates may substantially increase the risks of future financial imbalances". Haven't we seen these concerns and warnings ...

Insurers to exit risky fixed income positions: BlackRock

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2013

Insurers will re-examine their allocations to fixed income assets in 2013 as low interest rates put pressure on profitability, according to BlackRock's global insurance outlook. David Lomas, head of BlackRock's financial institutions group, expects ...

Falling interest rates undermine seniors' confidence

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2013

... traditionally found senior Australians to be more optimistic than most other age groups, however, the impact of falling interest rates on investment incomes appears to be taking a toll on their optimism. Optimism among senior Australians has slumped ...

Trustee liability issues surface at PJC

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

Industry representatives have challenged a part of the Federal Government's final MySuper Bill likely to leave superannuation fund trustees at risk of contentious litigation. Advocates of several industry representative bodies spoke before a Parliamentary ...

Aussie equities to rise another 20% in 2013: Fidelity

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

... perspective with a lot of bad news factored into share prices," he said. According to Taylor, the prospect of falling interest rates should serve only to boost equity prices further as investors become happier to pay more for stocks which pay an income. ...

2013 a turning point for world economy: Clime

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

... "Since the commencement of 2013, investor sentiment has been buoyed by a number of developments - a better mood in Europe, interest rate cuts in Australia, some positive news out of the US and Japan, a restoration of growth in China, and a bounce in ...

VicSuper and Aust Ethical adopt after-tax benchmark

MARK STORY | THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013

VicSuper and Australian Ethical Superannuation - which collectively have over $2.4 billion Australian equity assets under management - have adopted an after-tax benchmark from the industry standard FTSE ASFA Australia Index Series. Both funds will be ...

Advisers must ask clients about SRI investing: Australian Ethical

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2013

If the government is serious about wanting to make a positive difference on issues such as the environment, sustainability and ethical corporate governance then it must obligate financial planners to ask their clients about socially responsible investing ...

Planners praised for guiding investors into fixed income

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2013

... portfolios," he explained, adding that bonds would continue to offer markedly better returns than cash in 2013. Falling domestic interest rates during the year have reminded investors about the need for alternatives in their portfolios. "Financial planners ...

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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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