Century to waive $1.3 million management fees

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Savings to directly reduce debt of Opus 21 Century Funds Management (Century) has announced that it will waive the first year of its management fees if it is successful in... Read more continue reading

ACSA announces winners of 2011 industry awards

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Nikki Bennett, Dañelle Michael and Tony Stolarek recognised for their contribution to the custody and investment administration sector The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) has announced the winners of the... Read more continue reading

Actuaries call for longevity risk focus – including new generation annuities – in Federal Budget

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today urged the Government to prioritise longevity risk policies, including development of a new generation variable annuities market, to meet the... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning February 20 2011

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The big picture One of the biggest issues at present is the conservatism of Aussie consumers. Australians are saving again, rather than spending. And rather than buying goods on credit... Read more continue reading

Unleaded petrol sales slump to 13-year lows

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Petrol Sales; RBA Speech; Imports Petrol sales in the September quarter were the lowest for any September quarter in five years, as consumers and businesses focussed on cutting costs. Unleaded... Read more continue reading

PIMCO’s bond funds outperform equities; head winds highlight the importance of active management

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Fixed interest has outperformed equities over the past few years Headwinds are on the horizon for global bond markets Fixed interest is a must as a diversifier and to smooth... Read more continue reading

Industry super fund consolidation: The big getting bigger

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Australia’s top 10 industry superannuation funds have widened their market dominance in the sector as industry consolidation – coupled with organic growth – has prompted the emergence of a new... Read more continue reading

BTIG strengthens Asia presence with key appointments

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Hong Kong – BTIG Hong Kong Limited, a broker dealer specialising in institutional trading and related brokerage services, today announced a number of key appointments in Asia, further strengthening the... Read more continue reading

J.P. Morgan Collateral Management offers automated use of gold

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First tri-party agent to accept gold J.P. Morgan today announced it is the only tri-party collateral manager to accept physical gold as collateral to satisfy securities lending and repo obligations... Read more continue reading

Car sales slide as buyer caution emerges

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New car sales Australian new car sales recorded a modest fall in January. Car sales fell by 1.9 per cent in January – marking the biggest monthly fall in six... Read more continue reading