The surprise for investors during the Middle East flare-ups

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In 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish religious festival of Yom Kippur. The swift arrival of arms from the US helped Israel repel... Read more continue reading

PIMCO cyclical outlook: Policy dissonance and geopolitical risk beget economic decoupling

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The U.S. economic policy mix in the post-crisis era has been far from perfect. But, when compared and contrasted with policies enacted in other countries over the same period, the... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital and Billbergia sell part of their landmark site in Brisbane CBD

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AMP Capital Select Property Portfolio No.3 (SPP3) and Billbergia have executed a contract to sell part of the former Vision tower site in Brisbane. Between 111 Mary Street and 222... Read more continue reading

Nathan Lim updates Australian Ethical’s global energy policy assessment

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Australia Headlines Western Australia’s energy market is broken – wholesale electricity prices ($180 per megawatt hour) cost more than unsubsidised solar and wind, more than double rates in Eastern Australia... Read more continue reading

AXA IM launches first ESG SmartBeta global equity strategy in Australian market

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has launched its first ever fully integrated ESG SmartBeta strategy in the Australian market. The AXA IM ACWI SmartBeta Equity Fund (the fund) offers long... Read more continue reading

Gold stocks undervalued, gains seen: leading expert

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Gold stocks are likely to rise over the next year from their current undervalued levels. Additionally merger and acquisition activity could heat up with any rise in the gold price... Read more continue reading

The euro’s political weak spot

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While the plan to unify Europe after World War II began with two Italians,[1] the French pounced on the idea. The first concrete step occurred in 1950 when the French government... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management to unveil global strategies in Australia and New Zealand

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Australian and New Zealand investors’ sizable allocations to global assets is leading Nikko Asset Management to make a major global product push into these markets, the company announced yesterday. The... Read more continue reading

Macquarie adds SMAs to Macquarie Wrap

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Macquarie has announced the launch of separately managed accounts (SMAs) as an investment option on its market-leading platform, Macquarie Wrap, enabling financial advisers to view and manage their clients’ assets... Read more continue reading

Australians’ intentions to invest overseas reduces however high net worth and advised investors remain optimistic

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows overall investor confidence has fallen across domestic and international markets amongst most asset classes but high net worth (HNW) and advised investors are... Read more continue reading