Aon Risk Solutions creates expanded Financial Specialties segment

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Aon Risk Solutions has integrated its existing financial businesses – including Aon M&A Solutions, Environmental Services Group, Trade Credit and Surety, and Financial Services Group – into an expanded segment,... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital’s joint venture with China Life raises A$2.2 billion for first mutual fund

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China Life AMP Asset Management Company Limited, the joint venture between AMP Capital and China Life Asset Management Company, has launched its inaugural mutual fund. The China Life AMP Money... Read more continue reading

2014 could be another good year for equities

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Global stock markets had another stellar year in 2013 as the S&P 500 Index notched record after record. Investors are likely to remain well disposed to equities in 2014 due... Read more continue reading

Macquarie Specialist Investments launches three new Significant Investor Visa funds

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Macquarie Specialist Investments (MSI) has broadened its current Significant Investor Visa (SIV) offering with the launch of three new funds. The new funds – Conservative, Balanced and Growth – offer... Read more continue reading

Corporate cash is key to growth of risk assets in 2014

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, believes that global equity markets can move higher if corporate earnings come through and companies invest their war chests of cash. Speaking about... Read more continue reading

Even in a rising rate environment, bonds have an important role to play

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Over the past year or two, investors globally have become more wary about bonds, envisaging the end of the 30-year rally in bond yields. Yields on bonds remain relatively low,... Read more continue reading

Senior investors see diverse investment potential across global asset classes in 2014

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Managers and strategists at global investment manager Neuberger Berman envision positive momentum across many asset classes in 2014, as the global economy stabilises and generates moderate growth, according to Solving for... Read more continue reading

Three Questions for 2014

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“As we enter the new year, markets are more or less where we left off in December. Investor appetite for risk is up, liquidity is free flowing and credit markets... Read more continue reading

Interest in online SMSF data facilities spikes

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Only one in five SMSF accountants currently offer their clients and advisers the option to access, review and action client data online, according to the OneVue / Investment Trends 2013 SMSF Accountant... Read more continue reading

Too many families powerless when elderly decline mentally

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Far too many retired Australians have not granted a financial Enduring Power of Attorney, which can lead to problems for their loved ones and unnecessary family conflict, said Anna Hacker,... Read more continue reading