BT Platforms launch Wholesale Plus Funds

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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

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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

AMP Capital Infrastructure Debt Fund II beats target with US$1.1 billion final close

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AMP Capital’s Infrastructure Debt Fund II (IDF II) has completed its final close, raising US$1.1 billion during its fundraising period. More than 50 investors from eight countries including the US,... Read more continue reading

Solving the investor’s dilemma – managing volatility in equities (Part 2)

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In Part 2, Dan Bosscher, Portfolio Manager at Perennial Value Management discusses the strategies utilised that make it possible to embed risk management within an equity portfolio and how this... Read more continue reading

Grandparents step in to fill the education savings gap

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The September quarter CPI figures[1] show that over the past 12 months education costs have increased by 5.2 percent, second only to increases in the cost of alcohol and tobacco at... Read more continue reading

AMP to acquire 19.9% of China Life Pension Company

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AMP Limited, Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent wealth management business, announced it has agreed to acquire a 19.99 per cent stake in China Life Pension Company Limited, the largest... Read more continue reading

Triple3 fund added to Macquarie Wrap

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The Triple3 Volatility Advantage Fund has been added as an investment option on Macquarie Wrap, as advisers seek to diversify client portfolios and better manage volatility. Triple 3 Partners was... Read more continue reading

Aussie launching world first ocean power project with Australian Ethical funding

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Australian Ethical Investment announced yesterday that they are investing in Atlantis Resources’ new tidal stream energy project based in Scotland to the tune of 9%[1] of the capital raising required for the initiative.... Read more continue reading

Institutional investors reveal their intentions for 2015 and beyond

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After several years of navigating high volatility and market uncertainty, the latest AMP Capital Institutional Investor Report reveals that institutional investors are now focussed on increasing returns for their clients.... Read more continue reading

Financial sector needs to seize the moment & focus on international opportunities

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The current environment could not be better for Australian entrepreneurs and business people – especially those in the financial services sector to seize the moment and capitalise on the commercial... Read more continue reading