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

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