New BlackRock fund uses flexible multi sector approach to global fixed income

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Global deleveraging and government intervention have produced a challenging new fixed income environment that demands a higher degree of proactivity from investors, says Stephen Miller, BlackRock Australia’s head of fixed... Read more continue reading

Proportionate liability

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Businesses (and their insurance brokers) waiting with bated breath for new model proportionate liability laws may be sorely disappointed. The basic principle of proportionate liability is that it enables responsibility... Read more continue reading

SMSF members’ seniors health card ‘at risk’

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Retirees, many of them SMSF members, are in danger of missing out on their valuable Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) benefits following legislation that was part of the Federal Government’s Budget package,... Read more continue reading

Europe’s investment loss will be Asia’s gain

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But not all Asian markets should be treated equally according to GaveKal and Certitude The loss of momentum in Europe and the absence of any new potential driver to push... Read more continue reading

The rise and fall of labour and capital

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, has examined the long-term drivers of the changing share of national income between labour and capital. While some of the factors affecting income... Read more continue reading

Chongqing, China to host 6th World Chinese Economic Forum

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Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Michael Yeoh, Chairman of the World Chinese Economic Forum (WCEF) and CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute has confirmed that all is in readiness for the... Read more continue reading

‘Location, location, location’ key to office property investments

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While foreign investors continue to be attracted to all property sectors, office property is seeing a particularly high level of interest, driving up asset valuations in some locations, says Mark... Read more continue reading

AdviserLogic to work with SuperRatings

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AdviserLogic is to work with superannuation research provider, SuperRatings to offer financial advisers the ability to thoroughly and extensively research and compare clients’ existing and proposed superannuation arrangements. “Advisers must... Read more continue reading

William Blair highlights Tailwinds for performance in emerging markets

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Recently in Australia to promote William Blair’s Unit Trusts, launched earlier this year, William Blair’s International and Global Equity Specialist, Romina Graiver, said the Chicago-based asset manager uncovers many quality... Read more continue reading

Investors should look to blocs, not BRICS

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Investec Asset Management’s visiting global strategist Michael Power suggests new framework for emerging markets investing Emerging markets investors should move away from the flawed BRICs concept and frame the investment... Read more continue reading