2014 Year of the Horse will see global recovery

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Modest global growth expected as the world economy saddles up for a recovery, astute investors will think laterally about portfolio construction.  Global G3 economies are heading towards synchronised, moderate growth... Read more continue reading

Stop differentiating between European “periphery” and “core”: the poster children of Eurozone reforms are now delivering the best returns

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According to Threadneedle’s European equities manager Dan Ison, the traditional differentiation between the European “core” and the weaker “periphery” economies does not hold up anymore. Economies such as Spain and... Read more continue reading

Ten of the best to help you invest smarter in 2014

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Accountancy and financial advice specialist, Crowe Horwath, yesterday unveiled its Ten best investment ideas for 2014, helping investors understand how macro trends will impact investment portfolios in the medium to longer term.... Read more continue reading

Record flows into high-yield ETPs in 2013

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Over the course of 2013 the “high yield” category of ASX exchange traded products (ETPs) received an all-time record level of net inflows, approximately $500 million. Mr Alex Vynokur, Managing... Read more continue reading

Most IPOs over-promising, under-delivering; according to Skaffold

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Just four stand outs from 2013 show investors should tread cautiously in 2014 Stock research application house, Skaffold, has warned investors to remain cautious and stay focused on value, when... Read more continue reading

Bennelong Long Short Equity Management launches Alpha 200 Fund

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Bennelong Long Short Equity Management (BLSEM) has launched a new Australian equities strategy, the Bennelong Alpha 200 Fund (the Fund). The Fund is a long/short market neutral strategy with the... Read more continue reading

Advance Australia (equities) Fair! Themes for investors in 2014

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As the country prepares to mark Australia Day, AMP Capital has identified the key themes investors in Aussie equities should celebrate and those they should look out for this year.... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital’s joint venture with China Life raises A$2.2 billion for first mutual fund

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China Life AMP Asset Management Company Limited, the joint venture between AMP Capital and China Life Asset Management Company, has launched its inaugural mutual fund. The China Life AMP Money... Read more continue reading

2014 could be another good year for equities

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Global stock markets had another stellar year in 2013 as the S&P 500 Index notched record after record. Investors are likely to remain well disposed to equities in 2014 due... Read more continue reading

Macquarie Specialist Investments launches three new Significant Investor Visa funds

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Macquarie Specialist Investments (MSI) has broadened its current Significant Investor Visa (SIV) offering with the launch of three new funds. The new funds – Conservative, Balanced and Growth – offer... Read more continue reading