Investec Australia announces discount home loan rates for advisers

From

New rates build on tailored personal banking offering for IFAs Specialist bank Investec Australia has reduced the interest rates on its tailored home loan offering for financial advisers. Advisers will... Read more continue reading

Making the most of equity market anomalies – Part 1

From

In this three-part series on market anomalies, Tyndall Australian equity portfolio managers, Jason Kim and Tim Johnston explore how investors can tap into what they believe are three consistent sources... Read more continue reading

Australian investors optimistic about reaching financial goals

From

Australian Investors Optimistic About Reaching Financial Goals Believe equities and real estate will perform best  in 2014 and over the next 10 years Still have some concerns about investing offshore... Read more continue reading

Focus on strong investment strategy over single incidents crucial for long-term returns when investing offshore

From

PM CAPITAL says holding your line likely to be the best long-range outcome PM CAPITAL has said that at times of geo-political or environmental disruption it is common for investors... Read more continue reading

Australian stock market … “it feels like 2004”

From

Arguably, 2013 was the best year for Australian equities since the global financial crisis (GFC). The general improvement was largely underpinned by a gradual but persistent recovery in fundamentals throughout... Read more continue reading

Common myths and mistakes of investing

From

Key points Investors frequently employ common sense rules of thumb that often turn out to be wrong. Because investment markets are forward looking it often makes sense to turn common... Read more continue reading

Macquarie Specialist Investments launches new Significant Investor Visa Government Bond Fund

From

Macquarie Specialist Investments (MSI) yesterday announced the launch of  the new Macquarie Significant Investor Visa (SIV) Government Bond Fund. The Macquarie SIV Government Bond Fund invests into bonds issued by... Read more continue reading

OneVentures announces second fund to tap into growing investor appetite for venture capital

From

Appointment of fourth OneVentures partner Australian venture capital firm, OneVentures, yesterday officially launched the OneVentures Innovation and Growth Fund II, seeking to raise $100 million from institutional investors and high net... Read more continue reading

Absolute return multi manager fund hits $1 billion mark as investors embrace the new breed of alternative investments

From

Investor demand for absolute returns has seen the Neuberger Berman Absolute Return Multi-Manager Fund exceed $1 billion in assets under management. The fund is a U.S. mutual fund and offers... Read more continue reading

Almost half of Australian businesses expect a rise in international trade

From

Currency volatility one of the biggest challenges to mitigating FX risk A new global survey by AFEX, one of the world’s largest non-bank providers of global payment and risk management... Read more continue reading