Fidelity launches new Australian small/mid cap equities fund – Fidelity Future Leaders Fund

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment (‘Fidelity’) has announced the launch of a new Australian Equities fund – the Fidelity Future Leaders Fund. The Fund will invest in stocks outside the ASX top... Read more continue reading
26 Jul 2013

Australian shares long-term star performer but active diversification the key ahead

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Investors must respond to dramatically different market dynamics to achieve long-term investing success in next 10-20 years Australian shares have outperformed other asset classes over the past 10 and 20... Read more continue reading
25 Jul 2013

Benchmark investing risky in the post QE world

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High performing fixed interest manager calls for absolute return approach to fixed interes In an uncertain market, an absolute return focus rather than a benchmark driven one is more likely... Read more continue reading
25 Jul 2013

Fidelity Worldwide Investment lowers minimum investment amount

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment (‘Fidelity’) is pleased to announce that the minimum initial investment amount required in any one of its funds has been lowered from $500,000 to $25,000, across its... Read more continue reading
23 Jul 2013

Result of Japanese election means stronger and faster reform

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  The outcome of Japan’s election yesterday (Sunday 21 July 2013), which has seen prime minister Shinzo Abe win control of the powerful upper house, will allow a “Super-Abenomics” strategy to be... Read more continue reading
23 Jul 2013

Fund invests in oilfield services and solar power

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The resource sector continues to be under pressure from a strong US dollar, rising long-term interest rates, growing oversupply and excess capacity which is taking its toll on the explorers... Read more continue reading
19 Jul 2013

Alternatives myths busted

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Global investment manager clears misconceptions about alternatives Despite their growing popularity, particularly in the institutional space, many investors are still unsure what alternatives really are, let alone how they can... Read more continue reading
18 Jul 2013

Westpac responds to adviser demand for deposit style retirement income solutions

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In response to calls from financial advisers seeking alternatives to help their clients achieve retirement goals, Westpac Institutional Bank (Westpac) has launched its own annuity-styled product with a long term,... Read more continue reading
18 Jul 2013

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning July 14 2013

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Australia July 15   Lending finance (May) – Covers personal, business, housing and lease loans July 15   New vehicle sales (June) – Sales hit record highs; up 5.5% over the year... Read more continue reading
15 Jul 2013

Aussie investors bullish on global markets

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The majority (68%) of Australia’s leading1 investors believe global markets will rise over the next year. A greater number of these investors also plan to increase their investments in overseas assets... Read more continue reading
12 Jul 2013