Focus on dividends set to remain despite tough budget

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Investors will need to prepare for their retirement, regardless of the tough measures brought down in the Federal budget, and the focus on dividends is set to remain a feature... Read more continue reading

The US share market is headed for a multi-year bull run: Fidelity’s CIO Equities

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The US equity market is poised to rise in coming years and the S&P 500 Index could reach 2,300 from just under 1,900 now, says Dominic Rossi, the Chief Investment... Read more continue reading

Video: James Hardie Industries – a case study of intrinsic value investing

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Jeremy Bendeich, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of Avoca Investment Management, discusses James Hardie and intrinsic value investing.    ... Read more continue reading

Australia needs a robust corporate bond market

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The Australian corporate bond market has struggled to compete against syndicated term loans, despite a pricing advantage, says Dr Philip Bayley, Principal of ADCM Services. Addressing an Australian Centre for... Read more continue reading

The M&A cycle speeds up

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, believes there will be further expansion of mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity into 2015, on the back of an improvement in the availability... Read more continue reading

Australians’ intentions to invest overseas reaches record high

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows convergence in demand for Australian and international shares Demand by Australian investors for offshore assets shows no sign of slowing down, according to... Read more continue reading

Bentham Funds to be available on ASX mFund Settlement Service

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Boutique global credit investment manager, Bentham Asset Management, has announced that two of its key funds, the Bentham Global Income Fund and Bentham Syndicated Loan Fund, will be available via... Read more continue reading

IPO for Australia’s first diversified alternatives-focused LIC

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Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited (ASX: BLA) (Blue Sky) launched an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise up to $100 million to list Australia’s first diversified, alternatives-focused Listed Investment Company... Read more continue reading

Global equities growth presents opportunities for savvy investors

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A report by investment research house Lonsec Research (Lonsec) has revealed that over the past 12 months the global equities sector has seen the highest number of new entrants since before... Read more continue reading

Saxo announces addition of stock options trading to its multi-asset platform

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Saxo Capital Markets Australia has announced the launch of stock options trading on its platform for retail and institutional investors from 5th May 2014. The launch will enable clients of... Read more continue reading