Bank of Japan to target yield curve and a period of inflation above 2%

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After much anticipation the Bank of Japan has announced its response to it “comprehensive assessment” of its monetary easing program. A key findings of the comprehensive assessment was that its... Read more continue reading

Global infrastructure to thrive

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An enormous shortfall in global infrastructure over the past three decades will drive a US$40 trillion investment in the global infrastructure sector by 2030 according to a new white paper... Read more continue reading

Food for investment thought: investors should seize opportunities in food sector

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Food as an investment theme continues to gain traction amongst investors, both locally and globally says boutique investment manager, Terra Capital. Terra Capital’s new small cap fund, now open for... Read more continue reading

Can your SMSF buy your business?

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“I am the sole director of my private trading company and I also own the premises from which my business is being run. Can my SMSF acquire the premises and the... Read more continue reading

Aged Care Steps reaches the milestone of training 1,000 professionals

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Increasingly, advice professionals are building their knowledge and skills to deliver effective aged care solutions for clients. Louise Biti, Director at Aged Care Steps said “We are proud to celebrate... Read more continue reading

BetaShares launches Cybersecurity ETF

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BetaShares, a leading Australian ETF manager, yesterday announced the launch of the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK). The cybersecurity sector is on a growth trajectory, with global spending increasing at... Read more continue reading

Bond market volatility could be here to stay

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Recent volatility in global bond markets and government yields could be just getting started. If that’s the case, investors might want to prepare for potential buying opportunities in the bond... Read more continue reading

Investors need to adjust to the ‘new normal’ investment environment

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Investors need to adjust their expectations and investment strategies in line with what is now becoming the ‘new normal’ in terms of the investment landscape. “We have recently seen some... Read more continue reading

Pockets of opportunity exist despite gloomy global outlook

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Global equities markets are likely to deliver nominal or even zero returns over the next five to ten years, but it is still possible to identify good value companies that... Read more continue reading

BetaShares August Australian ETF Review: Industry FUM hits new record, growth driven by new money and products

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The Australian exchange traded fund industry hit a new all-time high in August of $23.6 billion in funds under management (FUM), according to the BetaShares Australian ETF Review. The industry... Read more continue reading