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Study finds dark pools damage market quality

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2013
... market regulations be reduced. "This would address the price inefficiencies arising from lack of liquidity provision competition within dark pools, and their collectively significant impact on US markets," Zheng said. Secondly, he recommend a harmonisation ...

Pipelines the safe bet in the shale gas revolution

JAMES FERYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2013
... the least risky link in this chain. "These are the 'boring assets' that provide you the asset characteristics of low competition, high regulation and inflation protection," Amores said. Magellan Infrastructure Fund has made its name investing in low-risk ...

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 ...