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Retail investors buy hybrids despite dangers

LINDA HAUSKEN | MONDAY, 3 SEP 2012

... to an industry professional. Hybrid securities are one way for companies to borrow money from investors, while paying interest in return and blending some of the features of debt and equity. I believe retail investors chase yields blindly, said Peter ...

Buying volatility a viable alternative

BEN COLLINS | MONDAY, 3 SEP 2012

Futures on the VIX exchange can allow funds to diversify portfolios by buying volatility, said Chris Thompson, Portfolio Manager, Advance Asset Management. Thompson said that a lot of alternative investment strategies involve "going long" on volatility ...

So where's the QE?

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 3 SEP 2012

... time." "... risks to financial stability." "... possibility that the Federal Reserve could incur financial losses should interest rates rise to an unexpected extent." Apart from these costs, "... nontraditional policies are relatively more difficult ...

WA closures signal mining boom end: Veda

MARK STORY | FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012

... investment boom should lead to more balanced Australian growth. "The eventual slowing of the mining boom should mean lower interest and term deposit rates, the best is over for the $A and a more balanced share market."

Variant Perceptions' variant perception

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012

... (consumer staples and health care) as well as industrials." And that, "Industrials and manufacturing will outperform on lower interest rates and a weaker currency." Finally, "our view is that the Australian equity market cap will re-weight away from ...

ClearView positive about CCP takeover offer

LINDA HAUSKEN | THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2012

... the offer by CCP is unconditional. "The offer requires APRA and FIRB approval and for CCP to have obtained a relevant interest in more than 50% of the company's shares," it said. ClearView's major shareholder, GPG (which holds 47.8% of the company's ...

Ruling returns $62 million to MF Global customers

MELANIE TIMBRELL | THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2012

... Black also said contracts for difference (CFD) clients and clients trading foreign exchange on margin were entitled to interest, although futures clients were not. Overnight, Louis J. Freeh, a trustee of MF Global Holding Ltd. called for a "global settlement" ...

Dangers of hybrid securities unrecognised: Adviser

LINDA HAUSKEN | WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2012

... according to a financial adviser. Hybrid securities are one way for companies to borrow money from investors, while paying interest in return and blending some of the features of debt and equity. "If investors don't realise that hybrid securities have ...

AustralianSuper hires veteran economist Tierney

MARK STORY | WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2012

... for the Macquarie Group for 12 years, during which time he was responsible for economic research for equity and fixed interest clients and commentating on major economies incorporating economic and policy factors. Previously, he worked as a Money Market ...

ASIC warns of hybrid securities risks

LINDA HAUSKEN | TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2012

... by promises of high yields. Hybrid securities are one way for companies to borrow money from investors, while paying interest in return. They blend some of the features of debt and equity and can often be traded on a secondary market such as the ASX. ...

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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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