Plato engages Milliman to offer award-winning equity income strategy with risk management overlay

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Managing Tail Risk to Reduce Sequencing and Longevity Risk Plato is working with Milliman to overcome the problems of sequencing and longevity risk by developing risk management strategies that will... Read more continue reading

Retirees face dilemma as cash rates remain on hold

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep official interest rates on hold for the ninth consecutive month was expected but still came as a blow for income-hungry retirees grappling... Read more continue reading

For long term success, look beyond miners and banks

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Outperformance driven by quality stocks, not sectors With miners leading the gains in this year’s interim earnings reports, many investors might be tempted to flock to mining stocks. However, award... Read more continue reading

Investec Australia announces discount home loan rates for advisers

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New rates build on tailored personal banking offering for IFAs Specialist bank Investec Australia has reduced the interest rates on its tailored home loan offering for financial advisers. Advisers will... Read more continue reading

Making the most of equity market anomalies – Part 1

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In this three-part series on market anomalies, Tyndall Australian equity portfolio managers, Jason Kim and Tim Johnston explore how investors can tap into what they believe are three consistent sources... Read more continue reading

Australian investors optimistic about reaching financial goals

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Australian Investors Optimistic About Reaching Financial Goals Believe equities and real estate will perform best  in 2014 and over the next 10 years Still have some concerns about investing offshore... Read more continue reading

Focus on strong investment strategy over single incidents crucial for long-term returns when investing offshore

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PM CAPITAL says holding your line likely to be the best long-range outcome PM CAPITAL has said that at times of geo-political or environmental disruption it is common for investors... Read more continue reading

Australians are apathetic towards life insurance − FSC MetLife report

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Apathy to Action − understanding consumer barriers to adequacy in life insurance in Australia Australians are apathetic when it comes to taking action to insure their lives according to new... Read more continue reading

Australian stock market … “it feels like 2004”

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Arguably, 2013 was the best year for Australian equities since the global financial crisis (GFC). The general improvement was largely underpinned by a gradual but persistent recovery in fundamentals throughout... Read more continue reading

Common myths and mistakes of investing

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Key points Investors frequently employ common sense rules of thumb that often turn out to be wrong. Because investment markets are forward looking it often makes sense to turn common... Read more continue reading