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28 May 2009 • By Columnist • 1 min read

The drive for capital

Opportunistic credit has come onto the radar of institutional investors as supply and demand gaps in credit markets emerge. Australian businesses ...

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Insurance goes direct

A report from Rice Warner Actuaries says direct products and direct distribution will be a key growth area for life companies. Most life insuranc...

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The liquid crunch

Member education is critical if funds are to address the growing liquidity crisis, CIE's Frank Gullone says. The effects of the global financial cr...

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GPT appoints ex-St George CFO as CEO

GPT has named Michael Cameron as its new chief executive and promoted Ken Moss to chairman. GPT Group has appointed former St George Bank chief...

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Helping clients tighten their tax belts

As the mid-point of 2009 approaches, thoughts turn to tax. HLB Mann Judd tax partner Peter Bembrick shares his tax-effective strategies for small to m...

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Do you own or rent?

A growing number of institutional investors are moving from being short-term renters of shares to long-term owners of companies. President Obama's ...

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Protecting members' insured benefits

As a consequence of the global financial crisis, some group insurers are in financial difficulties. Lawyer Jenny Willcocks considers what steps trust...

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Cashed-up sovereign wealth funds wait for rock bottom

A survey has found that the cashed-up sovereign wealth funds are not looking to control their investments and are preferring to remain passive invest...

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Markets need faith

The finance industry needs to rediscover its moral foundation, writes Melda Donnelly.  Last year will prove a turning point. In the years, even de...

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Testing times for illiquid assets

For super funds with large exposures to the more illiquid markets, there are some testing times ahead. Unfortunately, the environment for illiquid ass...

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