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Economists divided over Europe growth

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015
Is Europe "dead in the water" or is it going to follow the growth trend in the United States in only two years? Economists at the Financial Standard Chief Economist Forum expressed different views on the future of the old continent.

Work harder to fight negative press: AFA

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015
Advisers and associations need to do more to fight negative stereotypes about financial planning, argued Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Brad Fox at a recent Value Alliance event in Sydney.

Fairview Equity Partners appoints new senior investment manager

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015
NAB Asset Management partner Fairview Equity Partners (Fairview) has appointed Leo Barry as senior investment manager.

Centric selects Maverick Capital for $50 million allocation

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015
Findex-owned Centric Wealth (Centric) has invested $50 million in international equities with Maverick Capital following a global equity manager review, it announced today.

PIMCO appoints vice president, client analytics

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2015
PIMCO has appointed Dr. Laura Ryan as its new vice president, client analytics.

Zenith awards two funds 'Recommended' ratings

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2015
Research house Zenith has awarded 'Recommended' ratings to two international equity funds.

Centuria partners with Mason Stevens to deliver credit bond

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2015
Centuria Life has partnered with Mason Stevens to add a bespoke credit bond to its Tax Astute product suite.

VicSuper awards $100M absolute return mandate

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2015
VicSuper has awarded a $100 million mandate to a global fixed interest manager as part of its alternatives strategy.

Government to blame for fall in business confidence

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2015
Business conditions are gradually improving, but confidence is moving in the opposite direction because businesses have been disappointed at the government's performance, Bank of America Merryll Lynch chief economist Saul Eslake said at the Financial ...

AllianceBernstein managed volatility strategy rated by Lonsec

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2015
The Alliance Bernstein Managed Volatility Equities Fund has received a 'Recommended' rating from investment research house Lonsec.