Difficult to replicate assets with an entrenched market position the key to performance

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Companies that hold assets which are difficult to replicate, such as brands, licenses, patents, distribution rights, logistical capability and a captive client base, and operate these difficult to replicate assets... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank’s Progress 2014-1 Trust Upsized to A$1,000 million

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The Progress 2014-1 Trust RMBS has been upsized from A$500 million to A$1,000 million due to investor demand. There were twenty four investors in the deal, of which approximately 68... Read more continue reading

Investing for equity income stands the test of time

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Income strategies continue to perform in all market conditions Equity income strategies may have performed well in the last few years, but as quantitative easing is wound back and growth... Read more continue reading

It’s possible to combine ESG and SmartBeta Equity finds AXA IM

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Possible to preserve the characteristics of SmartBeta Equity whilst also reducing ESG risk Consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements can be compatible with SmartBeta investing according to AXA... Read more continue reading

What can we learn from the Bitcoin experience?

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“If it was created out of thin air and it vanishes, there is nowhere to get it back from” Bitcoin is just the latest in a series of attempts to... Read more continue reading

Educating advisers on real returns

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Matthew Newham, Investment Director Wholesale Business, Standard Life Investments, said: “The global financial crisis has forced investors to focus on managing risk, and as a result they are moving away from... Read more continue reading

Capital at risk as corporate bonds lose steam

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Leading global fixed interest team warns that new economic times call for new strategies Speaking on the release of QIC’s Red Paper Au revoir credit beta: meet credit alpha, QIC’s Director of... Read more continue reading

Knowledge is power for investors looking overseas

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows advised-investors are more stable in their global investing intentions Results from February’s Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index (CGIII) Report indicate that advised investors are more... Read more continue reading

Succession planning a key part of good governance

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Shareholders stand to benefit from an increased focus on succession planning for senior management and boards of directors, according to AMP Capital’s Corporate Governance Report for 2013. The report states... Read more continue reading

Is your “gold” investment really in gold?

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The term “paper gold” used to refer to claims for the present or future delivery of some form of physical gold. The reason for that “attachment” to the physical asset... Read more continue reading