Alternatives myths busted

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Global investment manager clears misconceptions about alternatives Despite their growing popularity, particularly in the institutional space, many investors are still unsure what alternatives really are, let alone how they can... Read more continue reading

Westpac responds to adviser demand for deposit style retirement income solutions

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In response to calls from financial advisers seeking alternatives to help their clients achieve retirement goals, Westpac Institutional Bank (Westpac) has launched its own annuity-styled product with a long term,... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning July 14 2013

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Australia July 15   Lending finance (May) – Covers personal, business, housing and lease loans July 15   New vehicle sales (June) – Sales hit record highs; up 5.5% over the year... Read more continue reading

Aussie investors bullish on global markets

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The majority (68%) of Australia’s leading1 investors believe global markets will rise over the next year. A greater number of these investors also plan to increase their investments in overseas assets... Read more continue reading

Financial expert, David Bassanese, reveals Australia’s best kept financial secret

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Leading financial analyst, David Bassanese, believes many Australian investors could revolutionise their portfolios – slashing costs and increasing simplicity – by discovering one of the best kept secrets in the... Read more continue reading

Australian investor interest in bond funds remains high

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During the 2013 financial year, PIMCO/EQT’s fixed income funds in Australia experienced net inflows of over $1 billion, including almost $236 million of net inflows in the last quarter of... Read more continue reading

Manny Pohl opens new investment vehicle to institutional and wholesale investors

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Says fund managers need to focus on absolute return and looking after investor interest The highly respected Australian fund manager Manny Pohl is launching a new long only, high conviction, growth style... Read more continue reading

Infrastructure funds help investors tap into equity like returns with lower volatility

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Lonsec says global infrastructure securities sector will continue to grow Investment research house Lonsec Research (Lonsec) said global infrastructure securities has delivered equity like returns with lower volatility over recent... Read more continue reading

BEN boosts Leveraged Equities, Elevates Tullio

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (BEN) today announced it intends to boost investment into its margin lending business Leveraged Equities (LE) in response to early stirrings in investor confidence. LE will... Read more continue reading

Smarter asset allocation strategies are imperative should a great rotation occur, says AXA IM

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While recent extreme volatility in global bond markets again raises the question of the role of fixed income in investor portfolios, new analysis from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) shows... Read more continue reading