Where are we in the investment cycle for shares?

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Key points While mainstream global shares may be due for a short term correction, the cyclical recovery still has further to go. Shares are still cheap, confidence in the sustainability... Read more continue reading

Global financial leaders offer optimistic outlook for markets

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PortfolioConstruction Forum Markets Summit 2011 provides investors with valuable insight from the experts Top financial services experts provided investors with an optimistic view of the current financial climate at the... Read more continue reading

Better off with savings advice

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The Financial Services Council today released independent research showing people who receive financial advice will be almost $100,000 better off at retirement simply through learning better savings behaviour. The Council’s... Read more continue reading

PIMCO Diversified Fixed Income Fund earns ‘Highly Recommended’ rating from Lonsec

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This is the first time this fund has been rated by Lonsec. The ‘Highly Recommended’ rating is Lonsec’s highest rating. Fixed interest manager PIMCO Australia’s EQT Diversified Fixed Income Fund... Read more continue reading

Chinese inflation remains a threat

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Chinese inflation data Inflation prints below forecast. China’s annual inflation rate lifted modestly in January, from 4.6 per cent to 4.9 per cent, but was still below expectations centred on... Read more continue reading

Lending lifts but consumers still cautious

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Lending finance; ABARE Crop Report; RBA Board minutes Lending rose in December. Total lending finance rose for the fourth consecutive month up by 2.4 per cent in December. Lending totalled... Read more continue reading

Custody to be under the spotlight in a rebalancing world

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The peak body for Australia’s growing custodial and investment administration sector ACSA says the industry will face some unique challenges as it continues to meet the needs of institutional clients... Read more continue reading

Confidence stabilises but trend index at 20mth lows

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Consumer sentiment The Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer confidence rose modestly in February following the sharp slide in January. The index rose by 1.9 per cent to 106.6 in February.... Read more continue reading

BT Life Insurance launches to the independent financial adviser market

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BT Financial Group will deliver a fresh approach to the life insurance sector by extending their insurance footprint and launching an independent financial adviser (IFA) end-to-end solution. Launching the first... Read more continue reading

La Niña gauge hits 10-week low

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La Niña update There are further signs that the current La Niña weather event has peaked. The Southern Oscillation index fell to a 10-week low of +18.1 on February 11.... Read more continue reading