Two-strikes rule puts remuneration practices in the spotlight

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More companies are choosing to focus on remuneration practices following the introduction of the controversial ‘two-strikes’ rule allowing shareholders to force a boardroom spill, according to the latest AMP Capital... Read more continue reading

Investors increasing allocation to global unlisted property

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Australian investors are planning to increase their allocation to global non-listed property by as much as 34% in the next two years as they grapple with supply constraints in the... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights: Why yield matters

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The renewed turmoil of the last month or so has provided a reminder that we are in an investment environment of constrained capital growth and increased volatility. This is likely... Read more continue reading

Time to go global, advisers told

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Leading international asset manager, Threadneedle Investments, has called on Australian advisers to think outside the local equities box and ask their clients to consider the merits of a ‘borderless, active... Read more continue reading

Don’t overestimate the market downturn

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Investors shouldn’t overestimate the impact that the recent downturn in the financial markets had on their portfolios, Sharesight Managing Director Andrew Bird urged today. “Many investors consider the performance of... Read more continue reading

Falling gold mining equities present buying opportunity

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The real action started last week with four consecutive days of four percent or greater swings in the S&P 500 – the last time we saw this was at the... Read more continue reading

Global equities: themes digest

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In undertaking its recent Global Equity Sector Review, Lonsec held over 60 ‘one-on-one’ meetings with fund managers. Most meetings were held onsite, in the global offices of the investment teams... Read more continue reading

Threadneedle thinks: viewpoint on China

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Evidence of a global deceleration at a time of moderating growth in China has prompted fears of a hard landing for the country by some investors. But as we reveal... Read more continue reading

Reporting season scrutinised for signs of value and stability

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As reporting season kicks off, investors will be watching for signs of value and earnings sustainability, as well as eying specific stocks and sectors and the broader economy, according to... Read more continue reading