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

Fidelity Worldwide Investment lowers minimum investment amount

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment (‘Fidelity’) is pleased to announce that the minimum initial investment amount required in any one of its funds has been lowered from $500,000 to $25,000, across its... Read more continue reading

Result of Japanese election means stronger and faster reform

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  The outcome of Japan’s election yesterday (Sunday 21 July 2013), which has seen prime minister Shinzo Abe win control of the powerful upper house, will allow a “Super-Abenomics” strategy to be... Read more continue reading

Morningstar Australian Superannuation Survey – July 2013

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Morningstar today published results of the Morningstar® Australian Superannuation Survey, providing comprehensive coverage of the performance of Australian-offered retirement savings vehicles to 30 June 2013. The Survey includes both commercial for-profit... Read more continue reading

Fund invests in oilfield services and solar power

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The resource sector continues to be under pressure from a strong US dollar, rising long-term interest rates, growing oversupply and excess capacity which is taking its toll on the explorers... Read more continue reading

Alternatives myths busted

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Global investment manager clears misconceptions about alternatives Despite their growing popularity, particularly in the institutional space, many investors are still unsure what alternatives really are, let alone how they can... Read more continue reading

Westpac responds to adviser demand for deposit style retirement income solutions

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In response to calls from financial advisers seeking alternatives to help their clients achieve retirement goals, Westpac Institutional Bank (Westpac) has launched its own annuity-styled product with a long term,... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning July 14 2013

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Australia July 15   Lending finance (May) – Covers personal, business, housing and lease loans July 15   New vehicle sales (June) – Sales hit record highs; up 5.5% over the year... Read more continue reading