AMP sets margin on AMP Subordinated Notes 2 offer and increases deal size to at least A$300 million

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AMP Limited has successfully completed, ahead of time, the bookbuild for its AMP Subordinated Notes 2 offer (AMP Notes 2). The size of the offer will increase from A$200 million... Read more continue reading

Abenomics and the wealth effect

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Nikko AM uses the expression ‘Super-Abenomics’ to describe our expectation that Japan will exceed its own targets, as well as consensus expectations, for its new economic plans and reforms.  Of... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Australian ETF Review October 2013: Industry approaches $10 billion milestone

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The Australian exchange traded fund market has broken through $9 billion in assets under management, reaching a fresh record high of $9.3 billion, according to BetaShares’ October ETF Review. The... Read more continue reading

Too little too late – baby boomers claim changes to super won’t make a difference

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Only 19% of Baby Boomers say recent moves to increase super contributions will give them more confidence in their ability to fund their retirement dreams according to the 2013 RaboDirect... Read more continue reading

Look beyond dividend yields for income producing equities

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At a time of record-low interest rates, chasing high-yield stocks has almost become a national pastime for income hungry investors, with the Australian share market providing attractive dividend yields and... Read more continue reading

Eurozone and the Indian Rupee: the Places to Be in 2014

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The Eurozone, which has been the very centre of political instability, is where growth is most likely to emerge in 2014 and, in terms of currency, the Indian Rupee will... Read more continue reading

Video: The pros and cons of holding life insurance inside and outside superannuation

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Welcome to our latest video in which we provide you with a step-by-step guide on the key issues impacting on where to hold life and TPD insurances – inside or... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees still playing it safe with equities, but for how long?

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An analysis of CMC Markets Stockbroking’s self-managed super fund (SMSF) clients has found that, on average, Australian SMSF trustees hold only four different types of securities – and have a... Read more continue reading

It Didn’t Pay to Sell in May

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The old stock market adage “sell in May and go away” proved to be a losing strategy in 2013, with the Australian share market producing a total return of 7.31%... Read more continue reading

PM CAPITAL eyes ASX listing for Global Opportunities Fund

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Sydney-based specialist equity fund manager, PM CAPITAL, yesterday said that following strong demand from investors, it will launch a listed investment fund (LIC); the PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited.... Read more continue reading