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

Australian bonds – A watched pot

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The rally in global bond markets has extended far beyond many observers’ expectations, with investors seemingly unwilling to allow any retreat from record low yields. The liquidity glut created by... Read more continue reading

Solving the investor’s dilemma – managing volatility in equities (Part 1)

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Dan Bosscher, Portfolio Manager at Perennial Value Management discusses risk management in client portfolios and how embedding risk within an equity portfolio can help reduce the impact of market drawdowns.... Read more continue reading

‘Recruiting Season’ in full swing at Premium

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Three new practices sign up With recruitment and trade season in full swing for many of the major football codes following the completion of the finals series, financial advisory group... Read more continue reading

Evolving markets – The global backdrop remains net positive

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Nikko AM’s Global Investment Committee (GIC) met on 26 September and chose a relatively positive global-macro scenario, implying an increased overweight stance on global equities. Primarily, we believe that the... Read more continue reading

Perpetual launches its first listed investment company

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Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited aims to deliver regular income, long-term capital growth through domestic and global opportunities Perpetual Investment Management Limited (Perpetual Investments) has unveiled its first listed investment... Read more continue reading

Prospering with emerging markets

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The global emerging markets landscape is changing rapidly, with the outstanding returns investors have seen in the past becoming increasingly difficult to secure. According to Principal Global Investors, despite the volatility,... Read more continue reading

Licensees: Beware risks and responsibilities of offering temporary home to equity based crowdfunding platforms

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Equity based crowdfunding platforms may look to existing Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs) for a ‘temporary home’ until they can get their own licence or expected regulatory changes become law,... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Global Market Review September 2014

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US confidence drives international equities growth Anticipation of an increase in US interest rates in 2015 drove a rise in the US dollar, falling commodities prices and a sustained sell-off... Read more continue reading