A part to play – ETFs and client portfolios

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For more than three decades the ways in which financial advisers deploy their client’s investment capital into markets has been evolving. From the introduction of retail unit trusts in the... Read more continue reading

Synchron: Simply the best

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Leading non-institutional licensee, Synchron, has attributed its outstanding growth, from 28 authorised representatives, turning over $2.5 million in business in 2002 to over 300 authorised representatives, turning over $40 million... Read more continue reading

US stocks will rise for a fair while yet

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It has been a solid start for US equities after a strong 2013. Their resilience has been particularly impressive given investors had ample opportunity to take fright. Despite much uncertainty... Read more continue reading

Investec Australia Property Fund acquires prime office property in Canberra

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Investec Australia Property Fund (“IAPF” or the “Fund”) last week announced the purchase of an A-grade office building in Canberra for AUD25.8m, representing an annualised property yield of 7.84%. The... Read more continue reading

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