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Deutsche Bank dismisses mining fears

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013
Mining companies are poised for reasonable growth next year provided commodity prices don't take a nose dive, according to Deutsche Bank strategist Tim Baker. Speaking at a reporting season round-up lunch in Sydney, he said that recent weakness in the ...

Growth and QE - will this time be different?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013
This is it...it's all systems go! There's only one conclusion that can be concluded from the upward revision in second quarter US real GDP growth - up at annualised rate of 2.5% from the prelim 1.7% estimate - and Wall Street's positive reaction to ...

Problems, problems, problems

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
"Problems, problems, problems all day long Will my problems work out right or wrong..." -Everly Brothers Ahhh, the 'ber' months...they're almost here.A And true to form problems in the investment landscape are multiplying.A Statistics show that September ...

Reporting season reveals insurance black spots

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
... Financial Standard that life companies have loosened their definitions and coverage too much and price rises are the only way to stop the rot. "There will be less TPD cover provided by default super schemes and the definitions will be toned down a bit ...

Court ruling on Storm, "a blow" to consumer action

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2013
... argued that the Court failed to address the reality that "litigation funders typically are permitted under their contracts to stop funding and cut their losses, and they may use that to pressure group members in a class action to accept whatever crumbs ...

Who do you trust?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2013

Investors demand more clarity on carbon exposures

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2013
Fund managers must do more to disclose portfolio holdings so investors can assess their position in relation to environmental issues, according to the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP). The independent, not-for-profit organisation's stated aim ...

Election too close to call

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 5 AUG 2013
... the September 7 election, most polls are pitching the election at roughly 50/50, the big question now is whether an emotive Stop the Boats campaign and a number of other populist policies can tip the balance in favour of the current government. While ...

Industry applauds ISN-FSC union

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 5 AUG 2013
... they've also highlighted common areas of interest," Vernon said. Those common areas are around the need for any government to "stop tinkering" with super. He said he did not see the union as a pre-election political move.

Financial literacy in retirement a human rights issue: AHRC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2013
... campaign for older Australians. The AHRC's 173-page manual, entitled Your Rights at Retirement, is designed to be a 'one-stop shop' for all issues related to housing, including finances, housing and healthcare. Included in the former are substantial ...