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17 December 2015 • By • 1 min read

Government downgrades growth to 2.5%

The federal government's MYEFO report has downgraded the economic growth forecast for 2015-16 from 2.75 per cent to 2.5 per cent, reflecting the ...

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IFM Investors creates large-cap team

IFM Investors, the global funds management firm owned by a consortium of 30 industry funds, has set up a large-cap active equity capability within its ...

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ETFs a 'positive force for disruption': report

Exchange-traded fund (ETF) businesses expect to grow by approximately 18 per cent for the next three to five years, according to a new report by Ernst ...

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Retail FUM/A up 7.6% in 2015

Retail and wholesale funds under management and advice (FUM/A) increased by 7.6 per cent to $1.1 trillion in the 12 months to September 2015, ...

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Chance of a US Fed 'mistake' muted

If the US Federal Reserve raises rates this week, as markets widely expect, it is unlikely to be making a significant mistake, says Western Asset ...

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Be 'alert' to recession risk, says Pimco

Australia may well be approaching 25 years without a recession, but investors should be "alert" to the risk of an economic downturn in 2016, says ...

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Hedge funds planning expansion in 2016

Almost half of all hedge fund managers worldwide are planning to launch a new fund in 2015-16, according to a new survey. The ...

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Commodities on track for recovery: Van Eck

The significant cut-back in supply across commodity markets is likely to result in a sharp correction in prices, underpinning the possibility that the ...

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Climate deal to increase 'stranded asset' risk

The global climate change agreement reached in Paris last week is likely to have “immense” impacts on both markets and investment strategies, says the ...

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Property funds could replace equities: AUI

With Australian equities set to remain “lacklustre” throughout 2016, investors will need to look off-market to areas such as property to generate ...

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