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

State of the states – state & territory performance report

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How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment, construction work done; population... Read more continue reading

Three out of five sector ETFs have outperformed the ASX200

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Australian-owned ETF provider, Australian Index Investments (Aii), sector ETFs have had an exceptional year with its resources, metals & mining and industrials ETFs providing investors with returns well in excess... Read more continue reading

BT insurance new end-to-end life solutions a success with advisers and dealer groups

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BT Protection Plans have been added to more than 100 approved product lists within dealer groups and the number of advisers the products have doubled since its launch in February 2011 to... Read more continue reading

Aussie dividends ETF catches eye of international investors

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Russell urges investors to consider cash alternatives with new ETF Global investment services firm Russell Investments is encouraging investors to think outside term deposits and cash and look for income... Read more continue reading

Life insurance gap beginning to close in Australia

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New report from Rice Warner reveals increasing levels of personal insurance Australia’s life insurance gap has reduced over the last six years, according to a new report from Rice Warner Actuaries.... Read more continue reading