Global equities: themes digest

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In undertaking its recent Global Equity Sector Review, Lonsec held over 60 ‘one-on-one’ meetings with fund managers. Most meetings were held onsite, in the global offices of the investment teams... Read more continue reading

Threadneedle thinks: viewpoint on China

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Evidence of a global deceleration at a time of moderating growth in China has prompted fears of a hard landing for the country by some investors. But as we reveal... Read more continue reading

Reporting season scrutinised for signs of value and stability

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As reporting season kicks off, investors will be watching for signs of value and earnings sustainability, as well as eying specific stocks and sectors and the broader economy, according to... Read more continue reading

SPAA calls for rethink on tax after death

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The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association (SPAA) has expressed concern about a draft tax ruling which clarifies that income derived from assets supporting the payment of a pension from a... Read more continue reading

Institute of Actuaries calls for temporary national flood insurance pool

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) today called for the creation of a temporary national insurance pool to subsidise premiums for high flood risk properties and to fund... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases its 2011 Income Funds Sector Review

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Lonsec’s 2011 review of the Income Funds sector spanned both traditional income and alternative income products. Libby Newman, Senior Investment Analyst responsible for this sector commented, “Traditional income funds include... Read more continue reading

Destination India

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Financial planners have traditionally gained exposure to emerging market economies for their clients via global equity funds or through discrete emerging market funds. Lonsec has noted a significant trend in... Read more continue reading

BetaShares cautions investors on impact of currency on gold performance

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The strong correlation between gold prices and the Australian dollar has impacted unhedged gold exposures which have consistently under-performed hedged gold exposures historically, analysis by BetaShares shows. For example, while... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market report

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Weekly economic and market report for week commencing 17 July 2011 Headline developments of the past week European debt problems took centre stage yet again over the last week. Until... Read more continue reading

Latest global ETP and ETF industry highlights

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In the first half of 2011, ETFs and ETPs attracted US$82.6 Bn of net new assets, 27.4% above the level of 2010’s first half. Net inflows in H1 2011 indicate... Read more continue reading