Fidelity portfolio managers comment on market turbulence

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Comments from portfolio managers on what is happening in the markets. Paul Taylor, Head of Australian Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund “Markets are nervous, sceptical,... Read more continue reading

SPAA calls for fraud and theft cover for investors

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At its Technical Conference in Sydney this week, the Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association (SPAA) has encouraged debate on the issue of financial loss due to fraud or theft... Read more continue reading

Passion, professionalism and pride – a ‘beating heart’ challenge

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The beating heart of a committed profession is its capacity to give back – and in so doing uphold the values of respect and integrity within its community.  As the... Read more continue reading

GBST Wealth Management boosts Asia-Pacific sales effort with key hire

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GBST (ASX:GBT), a global provider of technology services to the financial services industry, has strengthened its sales drive across Asia Pacific with the appointment of Nick Frolich to its wealth... Read more continue reading

S&P announces international equity research service in Australia

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Standard & Poor’s has announced that it is launching International Equities Research services for the Australian market on 1 September 2011. S&P International Equity Research provides independent equity investment perspectives,... Read more continue reading

Competition heats up for AMP University Challenge

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With one month left until the 9 September deadline for entries, the AMP University Challenge is set to be a fierce competition with 119 teams – 171 participants in total... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments’ CIO on the S&P downgrade of US Treasury debt

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On 8 August 2011, Russell Investments’ Chief Investment officer – Client Investment Strategies Erik Ristuben provided Russell’s views on the S&P downgrade of U.S. Treasury debt and its viewpoint on the... Read more continue reading

Global jitters highlight value of advice and why opt-in is poor policy

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The current global financial jitters highlight the value of financial advice and underscore why opt-in is such poor policy, according to the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). “Advisers’ phones have... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases 2011 Infrastructure Securities Funds Sector Review

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Lonsec’s 2011 review of the Infrastructure Securities Funds sector covered eight funds – six global funds, one Australian fund and one hybrid infrastructure fund. Just one fund – the Macquarie... Read more continue reading

On the defensive – innovation works for Porter Capital clients

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Porter Capital’s innovative proprietary process, Prime Momentum, moved investors to a defensive cash position that proved successful over recent global volatility and low investor confidence.  “Our models identified negative momentum... Read more continue reading