Direct property helps reduce volatility in portfolios

From

Investing in direct property is one of the best ways to manage total volatility and income volatility in a portfolio, says Ryan Banting, head of portfolio management at Australian Unity... Read more continue reading

OpenMarkets executes its first direct-to-consumer managed funds trade through its new Multi-Asset Trading Hub

From

OpenMarkets, Australia’s fastest growing independent execution-only stockbroker, broke new ground in the investing landscape last week, by executing its first direct-to-consumer Managed Funds trade through its new Multi-Asset Trading Hub... Read more continue reading

Defusing the fiscal timebomb

From

Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, warns that the public finances of developed countries are still vulnerable to an economic shock unless more is done to boost growth and... Read more continue reading

Know your investment manager: They may not be as passive or active as you think

From

Active or passive? The argument within the investment community over which offers better results continues to rage. However, we think that a more important question is being missed – are... Read more continue reading

AXA IM to offer impact investing fund of funds strategy 

From

AXA IM’s integrated ESG strategies gain positive global momentum AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) plans to offer its impact investing fund of funds strategy to external investors in response to... Read more continue reading

Further acquisition for Australian Unity’s Healthcare Property Trust

From

The Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust  (HPT) has acquired a property on Fullarton Road in Kent Town, South Australia.  The purchase, for $11.1 million, is the third acquisition for the... Read more continue reading

Now is the right time to buy gold

From

“Gold right now may well represent a once in a life time opportunity for Australian investors,” said Jordan Eliseo, the Chief Economist, ABC Bullion. “The recent fall in gold price... Read more continue reading

Volatility no barrier to success

From

Certitude Global Investing Index reveals that high net worth investors look to increase exposure to international markets despite volatile market conditions High levels of volatility in global markets have again... Read more continue reading

BT Platforms launch Wholesale Plus Funds

From

BT Financial Group has launched a new series of over 30 popular wholesale funds only available to retail investors on BT platforms. The Wholesale Plus Funds series includes some of... Read more continue reading

BetaShares launches Australian Dividend Harvester Fund for the SMSF and Retiree market

From

BetaShares, a leading provider of Australian exchange traded products (ETPs), yesterday announced the launch of a fund developed specifically with the needs of SMSFs and retirees in mind. The BetaShares Australian... Read more continue reading