Spotlight returning to resources shares in 2014, says experts

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Investors are turning their attention to resources shares as a source of potential strong gains in 2014 and over the longer term, according to Russel Chesler, Director Investments & Portfolio... Read more continue reading

Australian investors lift their gaze to international markets

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index suggests local capital headed for international shares Net demand for international assets reached a six month peak in January, according to the latest Certitude Global... Read more continue reading

GARS celebrates four years in Australia

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The Standard Life Investments Global Absolute Return Strategies Australian Trust (ARSN 125 897 261) celebrated its fourth year in Australia in December 2013 and has proven a consistent four-year track record... Read more continue reading

Global ETF and ETP assets suffer a 3.2 percent decline in January 2014

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In January 2014, global ETF/ETP assets fell by 3.2% to US$2.32 trillion based on negative market performance and net outflows of US$7.6 billion, according to preliminary findings from ETFGI’s January... Read more continue reading

One third of Australians expect major retirement savings shortfall

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Almost one third (31.7%) of Australians expect a large financial shortfall at retirement with a further 25% expecting a shortfall to some extent, according to a special report: MLC Retirement... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Australian ETF Review January 2014 – Structural growth continues as the market falls

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In a rare occurrence over the last two years, the Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) market contracted during January after a remarkable 20 consecutive months of growth as assets under... Read more continue reading

2014: A transitional year for the iron ore and steel market

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The relationship between the supply of iron ore and steel consumption in China has been the dominant theme in the bulk commodity space for the past five years, as China’s... Read more continue reading

Selective investment choices to pay off in 2014

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Australian Unity Investments’ equities fund manager partners agree that while the overall outlook for markets – both domestically and internationally – looks positive, investors need to be selective. Chad Padowitz,... Read more continue reading

Antares launches timely investment for low interest rate environment

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Antares Capital has launched its new Antares Income Fund which is designed to provide investors with a low risk, income-paying alternative to traditional cash investments. Antares Capital Investment Manager Ken... Read more continue reading

Chinese shadow banking concerns expand

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Iron ore expected to fall $20 per ton by 2018 Japan updated indicators show Abenomics succeeding The impact of bad debts in China’s shadow banking system is likely more important... Read more continue reading