Evolving markets – The global backdrop remains net positive

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Nikko AM’s Global Investment Committee (GIC) met on 26 September and chose a relatively positive global-macro scenario, implying an increased overweight stance on global equities. Primarily, we believe that the... Read more continue reading

Aon to Insurers: innovate or perish

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Risk Industry must develop mitigation and financing strategies in order to continue offering value to clients According to Aon, the leading global provider of risk management and human resource solutions... Read more continue reading

Perpetual launches its first listed investment company

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Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited aims to deliver regular income, long-term capital growth through domestic and global opportunities Perpetual Investment Management Limited (Perpetual Investments) has unveiled its first listed investment... Read more continue reading

ASIC now allowing SMSFs access to wholesale investment products

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Until recently SMSFs couldn’t buy wholesale financial products because ASIC had held they were retail investors unless they had at least $10 million of net assets. ASIC has recently announced... Read more continue reading

Prospering with emerging markets

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The global emerging markets landscape is changing rapidly, with the outstanding returns investors have seen in the past becoming increasingly difficult to secure. According to Principal Global Investors, despite the volatility,... Read more continue reading

HUB24 adds Zurich as a third individual insurance provider

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As demand grows for the availability of risk products on platforms, HUB24 advocates that a choice of insurers is important for advisers and their clients given the significant price and... Read more continue reading

Licensees: Beware risks and responsibilities of offering temporary home to equity based crowdfunding platforms

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Equity based crowdfunding platforms may look to existing Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs) for a ‘temporary home’ until they can get their own licence or expected regulatory changes become law,... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super leads by example on climate change

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Enhancing ‘negative screening’ approach on LGS investments Local Government Super (LGS) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to responsible and sustainable investing by enhancing its ‘negative screening’ approach to combat the... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Global Market Review September 2014

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US confidence drives international equities growth Anticipation of an increase in US interest rates in 2015 drove a rise in the US dollar, falling commodities prices and a sustained sell-off... Read more continue reading

ANZ Wealth joins Monash-CSIRO Super Research Cluster

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The pre-eminent retirement incomes research organisation, the CSIRO-Monash University Superannuation Cluster, has secured another significant private sector backer with the decision by ANZ Wealth to join its ranks. ANZ Wealth... Read more continue reading