Regulatory compliance dampens platform development: Investment Trends 2014 Platform Report

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The December 2014 Platform Report, released to Investment Trends’ clients in December, is an in-depth study of the investment platforms used by Australia’s financial planners. The report covers 466 key... Read more continue reading

Taking advantage of volatility

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Economic forecasters, sharemarket commentators and crystal ball gazers are busily predicting the directions that sharemarkets will take in 2015. Typically, views are divergent – some see markets reaching record highs,... Read more continue reading

2015 will be a positive year – if you accept change…

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As the financial services industry returns for another year, Connect Financial Service Brokers (Connect) CEO Paul Tynan says the sector can look forward to a positive 12 months as the... Read more continue reading

Australians’ appetite for overseas assets rises as confidence in the local economy drops significantly

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows investor confidence in the Australian economy is at its lowest level since the Index began According to the Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index... Read more continue reading

Reinsurance capital reaches record high

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A record breaking year for growth rates in reinsurance and alternative capital sees reinsurance back to pre-GFC levels The global reinsurance market saw continued growth throughout 2014 as a result... Read more continue reading

China on track with reforms, says AllianceBernstein

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China is likely to overcome its present difficulties and emerge as a major stabilising force in the global world economy and global financial markets, global asset manager AllianceBernstein said yesterday.... Read more continue reading

Instreet ventures into ethical investing with the acquisition of the Emerald Club

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The boutique structured product provider, Instreet Investment, has acquired the Emerald Club and its flagship product, The Emerald Wrap, which offers an ethical platform for Responsible investing (RI). Instreet managing... Read more continue reading

Middleton Securtities top 5 investment ideas

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Middletons Securities has released its annual Top Five winning investment ideas for savvy investors to consider for 2015. Middletons Securities spokesperson, Mr Matthew Stobart, said barring a disaster like a Global... Read more continue reading

IAPF acquires a new property, reports a successful year of growth in 2014

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Investec Australia Property Fund (“IAPF” or the “Fund”) has announced the acquisition of a new property in Derrimut, Victoria for $8.1 million. The acquisition, effective from 22 December 2014, concluded... Read more continue reading

Standard Life Investments expands global footprint

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager of Standard Life plc, has continued to expand significantly during 2014, which includes the acquisition in July of Ignis Asset Management. The business... Read more continue reading