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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Where are we in the investment cycle for shares?

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Key points While mainstream global shares may be due for a short term correction, the cyclical recovery still has further to go. Shares are still cheap, confidence in the sustainability

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Global financial leaders offer optimistic outlook for markets

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PortfolioConstruction Forum Markets Summit 2011 provides investors with valuable insight from the experts Top financial services experts provided investors with an optimistic view of the current financial climate at the

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PIMCO Diversified Fixed Income Fund earns ‘Highly Recommended’ rating from Lonsec

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This is the first time this fund has been rated by Lonsec. The ‘Highly Recommended’ rating is Lonsec’s highest rating. Fixed interest manager PIMCO Australia’s EQT Diversified Fixed Income Fund

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