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Fri 03 Jul 2009

Super fund pursues Timbercorp assets

Targets Timbercorp Forestry grower investors

By Alice Uribe

Timber industry superannuation fund First Super indicates interest in acquiring distressed Timbercorp assets.... read more »

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Calls for greater focus on agri financials

Mac's agri division weighs into debate

By Kate Kachor

Greater focus on the financial state of agribusiness providers should be adopted, according to agribusiness chief.... read more »

Fund managers favour China equities

Bonds also still popular

By Darin Tyson-Chan

Global fund managers are more bullish about Greater China equities.... read more »

Basis Pac-Rim fund keeps redemption freeze

Cites market volatility

By Vishal Teckchandani

Basis said it is unlikely to lift the existing suspension of redemptions on the Basis Pac-Rim Opportunity Fund in the short to medium term.... read more »

MacarthurCook agrees to AIMS takeover

Offices, staff to be retained

By Wouter Klijn

MacarthurCook agrees to a new takeover bid by AIMS.... read more »

Momentum builds for structured products

Investors should insure retirement income

By Victoria Papandrea

Steady momentum builds for structured products as cautious investors look to invest as the market corrects.... read more »

Thu 02 Jul 2009

• FPA denies planner involvement in alleged raids
• Secondary hedge fund market set to grow
• Countplus expands with Sydney purchase
• Suncorp appointment fuels speculation
• Super fund returns plummet again
• Willmott and Gunns achieve FY sales

Wed 01 Jul 2009

• Suncorp names Snowball as new CEO
• FPA calls for MIS licensing review
• Risk advisers feel PI premium pinch less
• Wealth managers must win back trust
• HFA's Darren Katz resurfaces at Infiniti
• ETrade makes tax reporting available
• MacarthurCook still hoping for higher bid

Tue 30 Jun 2009

• Winding up of HFA fund voted down
• Calls for more robust MIS structure
• ASIC financial reporting disclosure supported
• Timbercorp creditors vote for liquidation
• BRIC markets favour first movers
• Responsible Investment Academy staffs up

Mon 29 Jun 2009

• Watson Wyatt merges with Towers Perrin
• Ex-SWS parties to chase alleged lost millions
• Small planners fear market duopoly
• JP Morgan sets up hedge fund JV
• Advisers hungry for TAA amid GFC
• Franklin Templeton's local assets top $5bn
• Super insurance a growth area for advisers

Fri 26 Jun 2009

• Slater & Gordon confirms BOQ action
• KordaMentha ousted as Timbercorp RE
• Balmain Trilogy to manage City Pacific fund
• Rich clients lose confidence in advisers
• Super funds shift spotlight on currency
• AIMS seeks to raise MacarthurCook stake