Keeping a nimble portfolio in a volatile market

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The recent market volatility is a timely reminder for investors to review their portfolios and expectations of future returns. Key questions investors should ask themselves are: Is my portfolio performing... Read more continue reading

Population density is critical for cities to realise advantage and avoid decline

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New report from ULI and TH Real Estate highlights that well-executed densification enables cities to adapt to global imperatives and avoid falling behind competitors Densification is the key to responding... Read more continue reading

Findex appoints ex-Macquarie executive as Head of Risk and Corporate Benefits  

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Findex, one of Australasia’s largest accounting and financial advice groups, has announced a major new appointment in the risk products and corporate benefits consulting sectors. Patrick Dieter, formerly Associate Director... Read more continue reading

Lonsec strengthens portfolio construction capabilities for advisers

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Financial services research and investments specialist group, Lonsec Fiscal, says the growing administrative and regulatory demands on financial advisers, increased breadth and complexity of financial products and growing prominence of... Read more continue reading

Lazard Asset Management launches European Alternative Fund

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Lazard Asset Management (LAM) yesteday announced the launch of the Lazard European Alternative Fund. The Lazard European Alternative Fund, which is UCITS compliant, utilises bottom up stock selection and is a... Read more continue reading

Australian Unity strengthens Diversified Property Fund with purchase of industrial asset

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The Australian Unity Diversified Property Fund has purchased an industrial property in Melbourne’s south-east for $15.1 million. The price reflects an initial yield of 7.6 per cent. The property, 19... Read more continue reading

Sustaining success – 16 ‘Green Stars’ for Standard Life Investments

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager and one of the largest real estate managers in Europe, has collected a total of 16 ‘Green Stars’ in the 2015 Global Real... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super scores CANSTAR hat-trick

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For the third year running, Local Government Super’s Accumulation Scheme has been awarded a five-star rating for outstanding value from CANSTAR. This is the highest rating granted by the independent,... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management’s new house view on global equities moves to neutral

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Less optimistic view of U.S. corporate earnings moves global equities to neutral from overweight Shifts forecasted timing of Fed’s credit tightening to October or December 2015 China’s economy continues to... Read more continue reading

International diversification the key to portfolio growth

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Market movements in recent times have reinforced the need for portfolio diversification, both within asset classes and by geographic region, said David Bryant head of Australian Unity Investments. In recent... Read more continue reading