Investment thinking for tomorrow’s world

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment has released the findings of its third annual “Analyst Survey” which highlights some of the long-term themes that are expected to shape the global economy and investment... Read more continue reading

van Eyk: Stakes high for conservative investors

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Survive and Win in the Inflationary Eighties by Howard J. Ruff was a truly disastrous book for anyone that followed its advice.   At the time it would have been popular... Read more continue reading

Sharemarket: Closer to the peak than you thought

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The ASX 200 Accumulation index – measuring total returns on shares – has lifted by almost 20 per cent over the past year. The index is 12.2 per cent from... Read more continue reading

A-REITS take top spot

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Global asset manager, Russell Investments has released its 2013 risk versus return analysis, showing a very strong recovery of growth assets over 2012. The risk vs. return analysis is developed... Read more continue reading

2013 the year of change for SMSF advisers

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For SMSF advisers, 2013 will be like no other. Changes in the pipeline for specialist auditors, accountants, and financial advisers will radically change the way they do business – and... Read more continue reading

Reforming aged care entry fees

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Clients moving into residential aged care may find entry fees more transparent and easier to negotiate from 1 July 2014. Following the Productivity Commission report on aged care, the government... Read more continue reading

Lower structural risk in emerging markets

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Emerging market economies have traditionally experienced cyclical ups and downs but are now starting to show signs of becoming more structurally sound, creating new opportunities for investors, says Alan Dorsey,... Read more continue reading

Strong finish for global equities in 2012

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Principal Global Investors has released its Equity Market Recap which analyses global equity markets for the fourth quarter of 2012. The report finds that equities expanded nearly $0.8 trillion during the... Read more continue reading

ATO statistics reveal a healthy SMSF sector

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Statistical Overview on the self managed super fund sector for the 12 months to 30 June 2011 draws a picture of continued solid growth, sound... Read more continue reading

Global ETF and ETP assets reach new high

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Global assets invested in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)and Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) hit an all-time high of nearly US$2 trillion ($1.95 trillion) at the end of 2012. ETF and ETP... Read more continue reading