SMSFs are thriving – and it’s time critics acknowledged it

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It is time for critics of SMSFs to finally acknowledge the sector is working well and giving Australians the opportunity to enjoy security and dignity in retirement, says Olivia Long,... Read more continue reading

Euro-area growth: reasons to be cheerful

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Much has been written about the bleak medium-term outlook for euro-area growth. We agree with most of this. But that doesn’t mean the business cycle is dead. In our view,... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital’s lai see for investors in the Year of the Goat

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It is Chinese tradition to give lai see or red packets as a blessing on special occasions.  With Chinese New Year less than a week away, AMP Capital has its... Read more continue reading

Managing home-care fees

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As clients get older they may need help with our daily living activities. The frailty of older age or some illnesses may make it harder to live independently without help... Read more continue reading

PM CAPITAL says Australian appetite for yield has led to compromised returns

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The Australian financial market search for yield has often led to a compromise in the risk/reward proposition, introducing “unintended risk”, which has on occasions led to the gradual erosion of... Read more continue reading

Valentine’s Day: when true love doesn’t run smooth

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Australians will spend some $791.4 million[1] “in the name of love” before Valentine’s Day – averaging about $86[2] each. But despite their pledges of undying love, figures from research commissioned... Read more continue reading

Appetite for overseas assets reaches nine-month high as confidence in global markets rises

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index at its second highest level since inception Nearly half (44%) of all investors believe they need more international assets in their investment portfolio, according to... Read more continue reading

Steel and Iron Ore Deflation to Continue

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2014 marked a significant transition point in the iron ore market, with supply greatly overtaking demand. Indeed, combined production increases from the major iron ore producers including BHP, Rio Tinto,... Read more continue reading

European investors may hold key to Asian bond market performance

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The European Central Bank’s aggressive monetary easing may have a significant impact on Asian bond markets, given the large presence of European investors in the region. In particular, markets in... Read more continue reading

Perpetual Wholesale International Fund retains a ‘Recommended’ rating

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Zenith retains a Recommended rating on the Perpetual Wholesale International Fund (APIR: PER0050AU) following a change of the Fund’s underlying investment manager. On 30 January 2015, Perpetual Investments (Perpetual) informed... Read more continue reading