International equities up as cash down

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International equities have become more attractive to self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees as historically low interest rates decrease the appeal of cash, according to the latest Multiport SMSF Investment Patterns... Read more continue reading

Gen Y motivated around life insurance

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Youngers show more active interest than older generations Motivations for taking out life insurance cover(1) have been revealed in new consumer research findings. One reason people obtain financial protection is after... Read more continue reading

An effective strategy against sequencing risk in superannuation

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Ability Capital has demonstrated a new approach to tackling one of the most intractable problems facing superannuation investors in its white paper: The Search for El Dorado: New Strategies for Better... Read more continue reading

Weaker Yen: no cure for Japan’s ills

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, believes the underwhelming response of Japanese exports to the plunge in the yen should serve as a warning sign to Japanese policymakers that... Read more continue reading

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