Get couple’s risk tolerance right, or prepare for a fight

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Males and females often at odds on risk Financial advisers must consider the risk preferences of each person in a couple in giving investment advice – and not ignore the needs... Read more continue reading

Increasing investor interest in responsible investing: AXA IM

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Global investors are increasingly asking for the monitoring and assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in their portfolios according to a report published by AXA Investment Managers. Paris-based Matt Christensen, Global... Read more continue reading

Fund managers should not glorify diversification, says expert

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One important reason why fund managers as a group do not add value for their clients is that diversification dilutes their stock selection skills. These are some of the findings... Read more continue reading

Focus on dividends set to remain despite tough budget

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Investors will need to prepare for their retirement, regardless of the tough measures brought down in the Federal budget, and the focus on dividends is set to remain a feature... Read more continue reading

The US share market is headed for a multi-year bull run: Fidelity’s CIO Equities

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The US equity market is poised to rise in coming years and the S&P 500 Index could reach 2,300 from just under 1,900 now, says Dominic Rossi, the Chief Investment... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Australian ETF Review April 2014

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Investors seek yield as industry breaks through $11 billion Australian exchange traded fund investors are favouring defensive cash and yield-oriented funds, with approximately $135 million flowing into these products in... Read more continue reading

Video: James Hardie Industries – a case study of intrinsic value investing

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Jeremy Bendeich, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of Avoca Investment Management, discusses James Hardie and intrinsic value investing.    ... Read more continue reading

Risk factors prompting Nikko Asset Management to cut equity exposure worsening

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Ukraine and China remain most worrisome issues The volatile geopolitical situation in Eastern Ukraine and the prospect for prolonged negative news out of China continue to weigh on Nikko Asset... Read more continue reading

Australia needs a robust corporate bond market

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The Australian corporate bond market has struggled to compete against syndicated term loans, despite a pricing advantage, says Dr Philip Bayley, Principal of ADCM Services. Addressing an Australian Centre for... Read more continue reading

The M&A cycle speeds up

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, believes there will be further expansion of mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity into 2015, on the back of an improvement in the availability... Read more continue reading