Macquarie Specialist Investments launches new Significant Investor Visa Government Bond Fund

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Macquarie Specialist Investments (MSI) yesterday announced the launch of  the new Macquarie Significant Investor Visa (SIV) Government Bond Fund. The Macquarie SIV Government Bond Fund invests into bonds issued by... Read more continue reading

OneVentures announces second fund to tap into growing investor appetite for venture capital

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Appointment of fourth OneVentures partner Australian venture capital firm, OneVentures, yesterday officially launched the OneVentures Innovation and Growth Fund II, seeking to raise $100 million from institutional investors and high net... Read more continue reading

Absolute return multi manager fund hits $1 billion mark as investors embrace the new breed of alternative investments

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Investor demand for absolute returns has seen the Neuberger Berman Absolute Return Multi-Manager Fund exceed $1 billion in assets under management. The fund is a U.S. mutual fund and offers... Read more continue reading

Almost half of Australian businesses expect a rise in international trade

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Currency volatility one of the biggest challenges to mitigating FX risk A new global survey by AFEX, one of the world’s largest non-bank providers of global payment and risk management... Read more continue reading

To Infinity … and beyond

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“Local Government Super takes out the Infinity Award for the third time” Local Government Super (LGS) has been announced as the winner of this year’s SuperRatings Infinity Award. The Award... Read more continue reading

RI Advice Group launches innovative online Estate Planning Program

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RI Advice Group (formerly RetireInvest) yesterday announced the launch of an Estate Planning Program to its network of over 170 advisers across Australia. Commenting on the launch, Head of RI... Read more continue reading

Difficult to replicate assets with an entrenched market position the key to performance

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Companies that hold assets which are difficult to replicate, such as brands, licenses, patents, distribution rights, logistical capability and a captive client base, and operate these difficult to replicate assets... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank’s Progress 2014-1 Trust Upsized to A$1,000 million

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The Progress 2014-1 Trust RMBS has been upsized from A$500 million to A$1,000 million due to investor demand. There were twenty four investors in the deal, of which approximately 68... Read more continue reading

Investing for equity income stands the test of time

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Income strategies continue to perform in all market conditions Equity income strategies may have performed well in the last few years, but as quantitative easing is wound back and growth... Read more continue reading

It’s possible to combine ESG and SmartBeta Equity finds AXA IM

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Possible to preserve the characteristics of SmartBeta Equity whilst also reducing ESG risk Consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements can be compatible with SmartBeta investing according to AXA... Read more continue reading