Blue Sky reveals its Alternatives Access Fund allocations

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Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited (Blue Sky) has allocated nearly 70 per cent of the $60 million raised for its Alternatives Access Fund (ASX: BAF) into alternative assets – including... Read more continue reading

Why coal is struggling (and will continue to do so)

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Since peaking in January 2011, the price of thermal coal has fallen 51% (Chart 1). Like any commodity, price is driven by the simple dynamics of supply and demand and... Read more continue reading

Standard Life Investments GARS Fund added to Macquarie Wrap

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Standard Life Investments, the global asset manager, is pleased to announce that its highly successful Global Absolute Returns Strategies Australian Trust (ARN 125 891 26) is now available via the... Read more continue reading

Why I love dividends and you should too

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Key points Dividends are great for investors as decent dividends augur well for earnings growth, they provide a degree of security in uncertain and volatile times, they are likely to... Read more continue reading

Demand for overseas assets rises as investors ride wave of optimism

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index reveals that investors are more upbeat about investing, both on and offshore Demand from Australian investors for international shares increased markedly in July, according to... Read more continue reading

Buoyant Melbourne property market underpins Nyko sales growth 

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The Melbourne-based independent property research advisory firm Nyko Property has recorded a 90% increase in sales in the 2014 financial year on the back of a buoyant property market, says... Read more continue reading

Barrack St Investments to list on 14 August 2014

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for SMSFs to access high quality small and mid cap ASX stocks  Barrack Street Investments Limited (BST) has successfully raised $16 million through its Initial Public Offer and is scheduled... Read more continue reading

European property – reviled and ready for a revival

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Specialist global equity and income fund manager, PM CAPITAL, believe that the property sector in Europe, namely Ireland and Spain, offers an attractive investment. John Whelan, Portfolio Manager at PM... Read more continue reading

Ignore the noise and keep your eye on the long game, investors advised

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Aussie investors ill served by short-term debate that adds no value Despite decades of evidence to the contrary, investment managers and commentators persist in holding a short term view of... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management adds global equity capability to investment suite

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Highly experienced global equity team underscores Nikko Asset Management’s commitment to being a premier global asset manager The addition of a highly experienced global active equity capability is Nikko Asset... Read more continue reading