Nikko AM decreases risk, reduces overweight on global equities

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A long-running overweight stance on global equities is being trimmed by Nikko Asset Management’s Global Investment Committee (GIC), the company announced today. Nikko AM is a related entity of Tyndall... Read more continue reading

Knowledge is power for investors looking overseas

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows advised-investors are more stable in their global investing intentions Results from February’s Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index (CGIII) Report indicate that advised investors are more... Read more continue reading

Succession planning a key part of good governance

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Shareholders stand to benefit from an increased focus on succession planning for senior management and boards of directors, according to AMP Capital’s Corporate Governance Report for 2013. The report states... Read more continue reading

Global ETF and ETP assets reached US$2.44 trillion, a new record high

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Flows into ETFs and ETPs listed globally rebounded in February gathering net inflows of US$29.0 billion which, when combined with the positive market performance in the month, pushed assets in... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Australian ETF Review February 2014

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Industry surges to another record high The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) market recommenced its growth path in February, reaching a new record high of $10.3 billion in funds under... Read more continue reading

Is your “gold” investment really in gold?

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The term “paper gold” used to refer to claims for the present or future delivery of some form of physical gold. The reason for that “attachment” to the physical asset... Read more continue reading

Advisers and clients looking for global equities options

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With growing interest in global equities from Australian investors, the Equity Trustees Dundas Global Equity Fund is now available for investment on the BT Wrap and Asgard platforms. The fund,... Read more continue reading

MLC calls on women to take action on super

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Ahead of International Women’s Day, MLC is raising awareness about the importance of superannuation and the amount of savings women will need in retirement. Women retire with 40% less super... Read more continue reading

BetaShares/Investment Trends ETF Report: ETF investor numbers top 100,000

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Number of ETF investors surges 50% in 12 months to ~102,500 SMSFs remain a key driver of industry growth Advisers using ETFs in their practices grow to 33%, the highest... Read more continue reading

AMP Flexible Super offers new insurance and investment choice

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AMP has made a number of enhancements to AMP Flexible Super, its leading superannuation and retirement product, making it a more competitive and attractive product for customers saving for their... Read more continue reading