Investing responsibly

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Investors like to make money and for many years, the companies yielding the best returns may not have always been responsible corporate citizens. History is littered with shining examples of

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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

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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

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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

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Russell advises cautious approach to volatility investing

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Russell has released a research paper to raise awareness and encourage discussion Proper education required to understand payoffs and risks An exposure to volatility can offer investors the opportunity to

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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.

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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

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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

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Confidence falls to five month low on rate hike

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Housing finance; Consumer sentiment As expected, the Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer confidence fell in the latest month in response to the latest interest rate hike. The index fell by

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ACSA appoints Paul Cutts as chair

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Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) – the peak body for Australia’s custodial and investment administration sector – has announced Paul Cutts, Managing Director of the Northern Trust Company Australia &

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