Don’t overlook the benefits of investing in commercial property

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The benefits of investing in commercial property are often overlooked by SMSF trustees but now could be a good time to consider this investment option, says Ryan Banting, head of portfolio management,... Read more continue reading

Asian economies to struggle, but opportunities exist in thematic investing

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Asian economies may struggle in 2014, and beyond, as local investors become more conservative and foreign investors become more selective about their Asian investments, says Evan Erlanson, chief investment officer... Read more continue reading

Capital at risk as corporate bonds lose steam

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Leading global fixed interest team warns that new economic times call for new strategies Speaking on the release of QIC’s Red Paper Au revoir credit beta: meet credit alpha, QIC’s Director of... Read more continue reading

Control freaks – SMSFs take charge for a happier future

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When it comes to being ‘super’ happy in the future, having control of their retirement funding is putting those with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) ahead of the rest. This... Read more continue reading

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