Joint superannuation accounts – the next front in a long campaign to better engage fund members

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Finding ways to truly engage superannuation fund members with their retirement savings outcomes is a long-term industry conundrum in Australia. Superannuation funds have embarked on numerous approaches to improve member... Read more continue reading

Macquarie Wrap adds the PM CAPITAL Emerging Asia Fund

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The PM CAPITAL Emerging Asia Fund has been approved on the Macquarie Wrap menu making access to the Fund easier for advisers.   The Fund is also available on Colonial FirstWrap. ... Read more continue reading

Westpac online investing makes risk management trading strategies more accessible

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Westpac Online Investing made the use of conditional orders free of charge last week – a move aimed at helping investors lock in their trading strategies and protect potential profits... Read more continue reading

Crash calls for shares

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Key points Expect more volatility in shares this year as earnings take over as a key driver and Fed rate hikes gets closer. While some are suggesting a crash is... Read more continue reading

WaveStone Capital unveils new long-only Australian equity fund

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Investment manager to continue focus on quality growth stocks Australian and New Zealand-focused equities manager WaveStone Capital has launched the WaveStone Wholesale Australian Share Fund, a long-only fund designed to... Read more continue reading

Video: The principles of intrinsic value investing

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What is the intrinsic value of a stock, and what are the advantages of an intrinsic value investment style for investors? Jeremy Bendeich, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of... Read more continue reading

Young people take more active interest in superannuation

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In a break with tradition, young people are taking a more active interest in their superannuation with the 30-49 year old group being the most concerned about planning for retirement,... Read more continue reading

EU elections are set to rattle Europe

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Imagine if fringe political parties of the left and right were gaining sufficient support in different Australian states to win enough seats at a federal election to destabilise the House... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Australian ETF Review March 2014

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Another record high for industry as investors get defensive The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) market continued to break new ground in March, reaching a record high of $10.5 billion... Read more continue reading

Mercer allocates A$150 million to AXA IM’s global SmartBeta credit strategy

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) yesterday announced that Mercer’s investment business in Australia (Mercer) has allocated A$150 million to AXA IM’s global investment grade SmartBeta credit strategy. Mercer’s allocation to... Read more continue reading