AMP updates North Guarantee

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AMP has updated the guarantee menu on its North platform, putting in place three new funds under the North Guarantee. The North Guarantee gives customers access to a diverse investment... Read more continue reading

Rice Warner implements retirement savings equity

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Consulting firm Rice Warner has adopted an innovative approach to bridging the retirement savings gap for its female employees. The initiative addresses a fundamental gender imbalance that affects the retirement... Read more continue reading

Risk and volatility remain in global markets

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Considerable risks still remain in international markets, and investors shouldn’t assume that the recent strong performance will continue, warns Chad Padowitz, chief investment officer at Wingate Asset Management. “At Wingate,... Read more continue reading

Top 10 tips for SMSFs in new FY – Super changes galore post July 1

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After surviving June 30 there are changes aplenty in the superannuation arena, says Michael Hallinan special counsel superannuation Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers: 1.    New powers for the ATO – the... Read more continue reading

Greater certainty key to long term infrastructure investment

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The way Australia solves its infrastructure challenges will impact the level of foreign investment flowing into the country, according to The Trust Company, Australia’s only trustee with licenses to operate... Read more continue reading

SMSFs direct share love affair

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Vanguard and Investment Trends release comprehensive new research on SMSF investors. Key points: SMSF assets grew to $496 billion in the year to March 2013 representing 32 per cent of... Read more continue reading

Fidelity launches new Australian small/mid cap equities fund – Fidelity Future Leaders Fund

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment (‘Fidelity’) has announced the launch of a new Australian Equities fund – the Fidelity Future Leaders Fund. The Fund will invest in stocks outside the ASX top... Read more continue reading

Australian shares long-term star performer but active diversification the key ahead

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Investors must respond to dramatically different market dynamics to achieve long-term investing success in next 10-20 years Australian shares have outperformed other asset classes over the past 10 and 20... Read more continue reading

Benchmark investing risky in the post QE world

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High performing fixed interest manager calls for absolute return approach to fixed interes In an uncertain market, an absolute return focus rather than a benchmark driven one is more likely... Read more continue reading

Who’s winning the SMSF advice race?

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Vanguard and Investment Trends release new research examining the success and challenges financial advisers are experiencing in the SMSF space. Key points: Advisers thriving in the SMSF sector say that... Read more continue reading