TAL figures show people betting on their life

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New analysis of claims statistics by Australia’s largest life insurer TAL shows that many customers are stopping their “living insurance” policies just 1.5 years before when the average claim is... Read more continue reading

Equal weight index outperforms traditional market cap weight index

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Market Vectors Australia, an exchange traded fund (ETF) business of US-based investment manager Van Eck Global, today announced that research proves an investment portfolio that follows an equal weight index... Read more continue reading

Video: Winners, losers and trends

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Paul Taylor, Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Australian Equities Fund shares his insights from reporting season.  ... Read more continue reading

Nyko Property says advisers seeking greater surety of investment suitability and impartiality

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Property research advisory firm, Nyko Property, said the increasing use of property in SMSFs and other investment portfolios was leading to a spike in demand for single property research reports.... Read more continue reading

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