ASX Monthly ETF report – March 2012

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During March 2012, 7 new ETFs were quoted – the largest monthly issuance of ETFs since October / November 2007. Six of the new ETFs covered fixed income and were... Read more continue reading

The Asian G7 & the pursuit of luxury

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Economic power is shifting from the old Group of Seven nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and the US) to the new Asian G7 (China, Hong Kong, India, Korea,... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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The past week has seen a swing to “risk off” with shares, commodities and growth currencies like the $A all weak on worries about Spain capped off by a disappointing... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights: should Australian super funds have more bonds?

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There has recently been much debate about whether Australian super funds have too much in shares and not enough in bonds. The basic argument is that compared to other major... Read more continue reading

Rate cut on the agenda, inflation to be the deciding factor

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The Reserve Bank Board has left official rates at 4.25 per cent. Last year the Reserve Bank cut rates at both the November and December meetings, each by 25 basis... Read more continue reading

A solid start to 2012

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The bad news on Europe has dried up, the US economy has continued to recover and investors believe the soft patch for Asia will be only temporary. As a result,... Read more continue reading

Consider diversifying investment terms to combat market volatility

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With investing, as with many things, timing is everything. I would like to explore a slant on this cliché by suggesting that with investing, time horizon is everything. When choosing... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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Detailed below is the weekly economic and market report which reviews the key developments of the past week for investment markets and the outlook. Euro-zone finance ministers look likely to agree... Read more continue reading

Time to invest offshore?

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With many international equities currently outstripping their Australian counterparts, many share investors are turning their minds to investing overseas. The question is, what’s the best way to go about it?... Read more continue reading

Administrative penalties for SMSF trustees

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Trustees and directors of corporate trustees may have to pay an administrative penalty if their SMSF contravenes superannuation legislation. The size of the penalty will depend on the seriousness of... Read more continue reading