Adviser’s alpha: The true value of financial advice

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What premium does quality financial advice add to the outcomes for investors and how can advisers best demonstrate this to their clients? Mr. Francis Kinniry, a Principal of Vanguard’s Global... Read more continue reading

Russell Research: Dividends are the new black

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Why the classics always come back in fashion Investing for growth has long been in vogue for Australian investors, and with recent periods of long term growth, it is easy... Read more continue reading

SMSF sector set for further growth as trustees say they outperform large super funds, new SPAA / Russell research says

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Contribution cap limit has $15.1 billion impact Investments outside SMSFs are key to asset allocation SMSF trustees prefer partnership approach The Self-managed superfund Professionals Association of Australia (SPAA) and Russell... Read more continue reading

Insync FM Sees a Better Way into Emerging Markets Through Power Brands such as Nestlé

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International equity fund manager, Insync Funds Management, believes that the best way to access the investment returns in expensive emerging market companies is to follow the consumer power brands into... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors Market Monitor – 09 February 2011

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Reporting season – week 2 With the earnings season now in progress, the past week was full of important corporate announcements that have impacted share performance. This week we discuss... Read more continue reading

Insights and themes impacting Asia Pacific companies

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1.0 Introduction Fidelity International’s analysts, who are at the heart of Fidelity’s investment process, actively meet with and review over 90% of the world’s largest listed companies on behalf of... Read more continue reading

Asian institutional demand for alternatives will accelerate in 2011 with corporate governance top priority in choice of manager, says BNY Mellon

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Robust outlook for Asian hedge funds in 2011 driven by accelerating institutional demand Low interest rate environment fuelling demand for alternatives in emerging markets, particularly Asia, with institutions drawn to... Read more continue reading

The Principal Real Estate Investors 2011 Outlook

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“Fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh Sailors and investors... Read more continue reading

What’s ahead for Australian investors in 2011

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While there are many macro issues around the world affecting the markets, one of the world’s largest fund managers believe the outlook for the Australian market is positive, especially if... Read more continue reading

Investment Outlook for 2011 from Fidelity’s portfolio managers around the globe

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Decoupling of emerging markets from the developed world is likely to dominate 2011 Bullish for emerging market equities and commodities ASSET ALLOCATION Trevor Greetham, Director of Asset Allocation Growth among... Read more continue reading