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Centro opens international property fund to retail investors

Centro Properties Group (Centro) announced that it has opened the doors of its Centro Direct Property Fund International (DPFI) to retail investors.

NZ and Aussie dollar slide a plus for bond managers

A sliding New Zealand dollar and threatening recession will mean good things are in store for fixed interest managers holding NZ bonds, according to leading economists.

RP Data and Rismark to reform property pricing info

RP Data, Australia and NZ's biggest property data provider, and Rismark International, a real estate funds management JV with Macquarie Bank, have announced an Exclusive Strategic Partnership to rectify house pricing measurement inaccuracies.

APRA to give guidance on the risks of outsourcing

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a discussion paper and draft standards giving guidance on managing the risks associated with outsourcing.

Alleron scores $70 million Mercer mandate

Alleron Investment Management has just won a $70 million Australian equity mandate from Mercer Global Investments.

Ord Minnett launches focused international equities product

Stock broking and financial services group Ord Minnett has launched its second structured investment product, STRIPES Global Pinnacles, designed to address investor demand for international equities.

SMSFs must diversify or miss out: Bourse Data

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors may be missing out on returns from growth assets by placing a disproportionate amount of their superannuation savings into cash and property.

Fidelity doubles commitment to Australia

Fidelity has doubled their commitment to Australia with the official opening of their Sydney-based Services Centre, which will soon expand to 60 staff.

Macquarie global REIT fund 'recommended': Zenith

Investment research and rating house Zenith Investment Partners has added Macquarie's European Investors Global Property Trust to its recommended list.

DB, healthcare costs blow out US valuations: AXA Rosenburg

The way US company financials are analysed impacts their true valuations and the true price that should be paid for their stocks.