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Deposits from adviser market boost ME Bank deposits

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2013
... adviser and corporate networks, creating a diversified deposit balance sheet." The increase comes in spite of heavy competition from the Big Four. Donohue added that the bank had worked hard to build a reputation for consistent deposit rates and flexible ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2013
... were battling high costs and the recent slump in the Australian dollar. "Given the conditions we operate under, the competition in these industries is very tough," Ms Chan said. "With the currency coming off, that is also going to impact some of the ...

EQT gives more time to The Trust Company

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2013
... considers the Perpetual offer "unclear" following the announcement that the offer is being reviewed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) under the 'Competition and Consumer Act'. "With the ACCC review underway and the timing for ...

SuperStream data standards superficial

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013
... agreements with counterparties plus it will facilitate the entry into the market of new entrants and thus promote competition.

ACCC to review Perpetual's Trust Company takeover

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will review Perpetual's proposed takeover of The Trust Company. The consumer watchdog says it wants to assess whether the merger will substantially lessen competition in market. Earlier this ...

PIMCO chief John Wilson hangs up his boots

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013
... one in France before that. It's a terrible affliction," he said. "I'm also going to Turin to compete in an over 45s competition."

Advice proposition props up mortgage broker market share

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2013
... customers with tailored advice has helped the mortgage broking industry retain its market share in the face of strong competition from the lending market, according to Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) chief executive Phil Naylor. According ...

Infrastructure offers income low correlation to other assets

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
... reflection of the strength and monopolistic nature of the companies. What we mean by this is that they don't have much competition, which translates into sustainable growth and predictable cash flows," he explained," said Vassos. Since its inception ...

Top-down approach wins in post-GFC world: Hexavest

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2013
... underperformed the market in just one. The strategy has performed reasonably well in rallying markets too, notably beating the competition through the QE-fuelled rally of 2009. Overall it has outperformed its peers in 62% of up market periods since 1999. ...

MySuper draft regs released for consultation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... said. "The draft regulations represent the final stage of the government's MySuper reforms and are aimed at improving competition, transparency and comparability of superannuation products across the industry." Shorten said he wants as many members of ...