Bond outflows weigh on the Euro

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Euro-area residents have bought large quantities of foreign bonds since short-term interest rates moved into negative territory last June. With the European Central Bank about to embark on a largescale... Read more continue reading

Goldman Sachs AM publishes results of annual Australian retail investor survey

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Goldman Sachs Asset Management survey reveals Australian retail investors unprepared for potential volatility in financial markets Retail investors say they have low confidence in Australia’s economic outlook and a low appetite... Read more continue reading

Volatile markets to challenge investors in 2015

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Triple3 Partners have warned that quantitative easing, an expected increase in global interest rates and falling oil prices will present investors with a challenging set of circumstances in 2015. “The... Read more continue reading

Portfolio Protection – Options versus Futures Overlays

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In this article we explore why a protective overlay is important to your equities portfolio, and in particular why the type of overlay is also a significant factor. After enduring... Read more continue reading

Boutiques seize the opportunity to offer tax-effective investments

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Centuria Life has partnered with independent investment house, Mason Stevens, to create another bespoke product in its recently launched TaxAstute series – in this case, a credit bond. The Tax... Read more continue reading

Can an Investment Bond be used to fund a Business Succession Plan in advance?

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Introduction Planning ahead for the day that you leave your business is a vital business planning strategy. No matter what your business is currently worth, owners who plan now for... Read more continue reading

Life insurance lacking in those with most to lose

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Research shows a dramatic difference between the number of Australians who rate the importance of life insurance and the number who have it. And those without financial protection usually have... Read more continue reading

Meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister Modi shows investors need to look at India

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Australian Ethical is investing in renewable power generation companies working in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking at renewable energy to bring 300 million people out of energy poverty,... Read more continue reading

Oil’s perfect storm

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, considers the winners and losers appearing between producers, exporters and importers after the recent collapse in oil prices. This analysis is part of... Read more continue reading

OneVue Investment Trends survey shows accountants keen on mFund

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SMSF accountants’ interest in managed funds has potential to spike with the launch of the ASX’s mFund. According to the OneVue/Investment Trends 2014 SMSF Accountant Report, 13 per cent of... Read more continue reading