Outcome ideal for Tyndall Investments

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Commenting on the announcement today (16 November) that Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) will acquire Tyndall Investments, Australia and New Zealand from Suncorp, Mr Craig Hobart, who has been confirmed... Read more continue reading

RBA highlights pressure on bank funding

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RBA Board minutes At the last Reserve Bank board meeting members took some time to consider bank funding costs. Members explicitly stated that there was a possibility that banks would... Read more continue reading

ING IM cuts outlook for global economic growth, sees rise in volatility and increasing divergence in investment markets

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Test tube policies’ could contribute to further market volatility Positive earnings growth, attractive valuations and strong corporate wealth to drive global equity markets Australian economy to remain solid as Asian... Read more continue reading

Report supports need for Asia Funds Passport on APEC agenda

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A joint research report by the Financial Services Council of Australia and PwC shows Australia is one step closer to gaining access to the rapidly growing investment markets across Asia.... Read more continue reading

China boom or bust or neither?

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Key points Further tightening in China is likely to ensure that inflation expectations remain under control and to mop up capital inflows flowing from US quantitative easing and Chinese resistance... Read more continue reading

Credit card balances edge higher

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Credit/debit cards Credit card balances rose in September. The average credit card balance stood at a $3,261.60 in September, up $7.90 on August. The average credit card balance is up... Read more continue reading

Lonsec awards Russell multi-manager funds ‘Highly Recommended’ rating

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Russell multi-manager funds show strong performance despite challenging 12 months In recognition of Russell Investments’ “strong competitive advantages in people, process and product design” research house Lonsec has awarded Russell’s... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – 12 November 2010

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Headline developments of the past week Shares, commodities and commodity currencies like the Australian dollar have had a tough week partly on renewed European debt concerns and worries that further... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning November 14 2010

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Upcoming economic and financial market events The big picture It never ceases to surprise how many people treat budget figures as facts rather than estimates. The Mid Year Economic and... Read more continue reading

More looking, but not all finding work

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Labour force; Chinese data Employment rose by 29,700 in October, in line with forecasts centred on job gains of around 20,000. Fulltime employment fell by 14.100 and part-time jobs rose... Read more continue reading