Europe’s investment loss will be Asia’s gain

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But not all Asian markets should be treated equally according to GaveKal and Certitude The loss of momentum in Europe and the absence of any new potential driver to push... Read more continue reading
26 Sep 2014

The rise and fall of labour and capital

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, has examined the long-term drivers of the changing share of national income between labour and capital. While some of the factors affecting income... Read more continue reading
26 Sep 2014

‘Location, location, location’ key to office property investments

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While foreign investors continue to be attracted to all property sectors, office property is seeing a particularly high level of interest, driving up asset valuations in some locations, says Mark... Read more continue reading
25 Sep 2014

William Blair highlights Tailwinds for performance in emerging markets

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Recently in Australia to promote William Blair’s Unit Trusts, launched earlier this year, William Blair’s International and Global Equity Specialist, Romina Graiver, said the Chicago-based asset manager uncovers many quality... Read more continue reading
24 Sep 2014

Investors should look to blocs, not BRICS

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Investec Asset Management’s visiting global strategist Michael Power suggests new framework for emerging markets investing Emerging markets investors should move away from the flawed BRICs concept and frame the investment... Read more continue reading
23 Sep 2014

BetaShares launches first yield-focused US equities ETP on ASX

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BetaShares, a provider of Australian exchange traded products (ETPs), yesterday announced the launch of a new ASX-traded fund, aimed at boosting income over a portfolio of US equities. The BetaShares S&P... Read more continue reading
23 Sep 2014

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
22 Sep 2014

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
19 Sep 2014

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
19 Sep 2014

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
17 Sep 2014