Investor return expectations finally leap through the fear barrier

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Falls in investor fear throughout 2012 were not translating into higher return expectations and the intention to invest until now, according to new research by Investment Trends. The January 2013... Read more continue reading

FPA encourages Government to consider budget outcomes

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) submission to the federal budget 2013-14 has outlined key recommendations to improve access to financial advice to all Australians, with a focus on the ageing... Read more continue reading

Link and Russell announce alliance

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Leading superannuation administrator Link Group and global asset manager Russell Investments today announced a new alliance aimed at giving Australian superannuation funds greater scale and innovation across both the investment... Read more continue reading

China: A sweet set of numbers

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China’s annual inflation rate fell from 2.5 per cent to 2.0 per cent in January, in line with forecasts for a result near 2.0 per cent. Over the month inflation... Read more continue reading

Zenith releases 2013 Equity Market Neutral Sector Review

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Zenith has completed its 2013 Equity Market Neutral Sector Review. From an initial universe of 13 Market Neutral products, six funds were rated “Highly Recommended” and one fund was rated... Read more continue reading

FoFA compliance listed as a main business challenge

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Recent research shows that FoFA compliance and cost of regulation are the main challenges for financial planners and financial planning businesses in the current environment. Over half of all financial... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update

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Worries about Europe have flared up again with Berlusconi gaining in the polls in Italy ahead of elections in two weeks and corruption allegations against the Spanish Prime Minister. However,... Read more continue reading

More jobs, fewer hours, steady jobless rate

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Employment rose by 10,400 in January after an improved result for December. In December, employment fell by 3,800 jobs, not 5,500 as previously reported. Economists had expected a 5,000 lift... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates Blue Sky Water Fund Recommended

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The Blue Sky Water Fund is an unlisted fund operating in the alternatives space which focuses on investing and trading in physical water assets via Australian Water Entitlements. The Fund... Read more continue reading

Alternative funds delivering on their promise

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The better Alternative investment funds are successfully delivering on their promise to improve portfolio diversification and protect investors from falls in equity markets says investment research house van Eyk.  van... Read more continue reading