Institutional investors reveal their intentions for 2015 and beyond

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After several years of navigating high volatility and market uncertainty, the latest AMP Capital Institutional Investor Report reveals that institutional investors are now focussed on increasing returns for their clients.... Read more continue reading

Financial sector needs to seize the moment & focus on international opportunities

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The current environment could not be better for Australian entrepreneurs and business people – especially those in the financial services sector to seize the moment and capitalise on the commercial... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital wins concentrated equities mandate worth A$175 million

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AMP Capital has won a A$175 million mandate from Nikko Asset Management Australia to manage a concentrated equity portfolio on behalf of its multi-manager team. The mandate is managed by... Read more continue reading

Australian market stuck in the mud

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While the Australian market is going through some tough times at the moment, there is no clear catalyst for that to change according to Paul Moore, Chief Investment Officer and... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital launches Global Infrastructure Fund

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AMP Capital has launched its Global Infrastructure Fund and has attracted a significant commitment from global private equity and infrastructure investor Pantheon into its global infrastructure platform. AMP Capital has... Read more continue reading

Melbourne’s changing demographics affecting property market

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Four inner-western and inner-northern Melbourne suburbs have offered the best investment value, according to the Annual Recommended Suburbs Survey of the Melbourne-based independent research advisory firm Nyko Property. The suburbs, Footscray and Maidstone in... Read more continue reading

Australian investors missing out on Asian fixed income opportunities

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Asian fixed income continues to be an under-owned asset class in relation to the region’s GDP and growth contribution. Perhaps this is due to Australian investor wariness over the asset... Read more continue reading

Responsible Investment delivers more than just the feel good factor  

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Lonsec releases 2014/15 Australian & Global Equity Responsible Investment (RI) Sector Review Leading research house Lonsec yesterday released its 2014/15 Australian & Global Equity Responsible Investment (RI) Sector Review, highlighting positive... Read more continue reading

Is Europe headed for “Japanese-style” stagnation?

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When pessimists want to express the utmost gloom ahead for the eurozone they often cite Japan’s lost decades as their most-feared outcome for the 18-member area. The worriers invoke a... Read more continue reading

Active and passive funds are not mutually exclusive

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Mark Oliver, head of retail at BlackRock Australia, says that in the ongoing debate about active versus passive funds, investors who continue to think in terms of one or the... Read more continue reading