Data and analytics will power future business success: Aon

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Businesses must understand implications to stay competitive The global risk management and insurance landscape has changed forever as the implications of big data continue to impact broking, underwriting and reinsurance... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital launches Global Infrastructure Fund

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AMP Capital has launched its Global Infrastructure Fund and has attracted a significant commitment from global private equity and infrastructure investor Pantheon into its global infrastructure platform. AMP Capital has... Read more continue reading

Melbourne’s changing demographics affecting property market

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Four inner-western and inner-northern Melbourne suburbs have offered the best investment value, according to the Annual Recommended Suburbs Survey of the Melbourne-based independent research advisory firm Nyko Property. The suburbs, Footscray and Maidstone in... Read more continue reading

Australian investors missing out on Asian fixed income opportunities

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Asian fixed income continues to be an under-owned asset class in relation to the region’s GDP and growth contribution. Perhaps this is due to Australian investor wariness over the asset... Read more continue reading

New campaign encourages advisers to become retirement conservationists

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MLC has launched the latest wave of its pioneering ‘Save Retirement’ campaign to drive a national conversation about how Australians can bridge the trillion dollar retirement savings gap and secure... Read more continue reading

Responsible Investment delivers more than just the feel good factor  

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Lonsec releases 2014/15 Australian & Global Equity Responsible Investment (RI) Sector Review Leading research house Lonsec yesterday released its 2014/15 Australian & Global Equity Responsible Investment (RI) Sector Review, highlighting positive... Read more continue reading

Is Europe headed for “Japanese-style” stagnation?

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When pessimists want to express the utmost gloom ahead for the eurozone they often cite Japan’s lost decades as their most-feared outcome for the 18-member area. The worriers invoke a... Read more continue reading

Active and passive funds are not mutually exclusive

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Mark Oliver, head of retail at BlackRock Australia, says that in the ongoing debate about active versus passive funds, investors who continue to think in terms of one or the... Read more continue reading

Australian bonds – A watched pot

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The rally in global bond markets has extended far beyond many observers’ expectations, with investors seemingly unwilling to allow any retreat from record low yields. The liquidity glut created by... Read more continue reading

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy

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Over 2 million small business owners should take action One of the reasons people give for not sorting out their estate planning is that they don’t think they have enough... Read more continue reading