Silver lining for healthcare property investors

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Putting aside the fight brewing between the states and the Commonwealth over public healthcare spending, there could be a silver lining for investors, says Chris Smith, head of healthcare and

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Don’t overlook the benefits of investing in commercial property

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The benefits of investing in commercial property are often overlooked by SMSF trustees but now could be a good time to consider this investment option, says Ryan Banting, head of portfolio management,

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Federation Managed Accounts added to AU PFS approved platform list

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Australian Unity Personal Financial Services (AU PFS) has added Federation Managed Accounts (Federation) to its approved platform list, a move it expects will contribute to future business growth. Steve Davis,

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Selective investment choices to pay off in 2014

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Australian Unity Investments’ equities fund manager partners agree that while the overall outlook for markets – both domestically and internationally – looks positive, investors need to be selective. Chad Padowitz,

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Rating of Australian Unity Notes reviewed and affirmed at BBB+

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Australia Ratings has reviewed and affirmed its credit rating of ‘BBB+’ on the Australian Unity Notes (AUNs; ASX code: AYUHA), issued by AUL. This rating is the highest long-term rating in the

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Australian Unity Investments proposes property fund merger

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) is seeking approval from investors in the Australian Unity Fifth Commercial Trust (FCT) to merge the trust with the larger, more diversified, Australian Unity Office Property

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Australian Unity Investments wins Australian Property Institute NSW Excellence in Property Award for 2013

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Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust has been named the winner of the 2013 Australian Property Institute NSW Excellence in Property Awards in the Property Trust Industry category. The Trust is

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Australian Unity Investments wins Direct Property Fund Manager of the Year award

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has been named winner of the Professional Planner/Zenith Investment Partners Direct Property Fund Manager of the Year award for 2013. AUI manages a range of diversified

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AUI restructures business development team

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Following a review of its distribution and business development team, Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has made several promotions, including the creation of new positions. Damen Purcell, AUI’s head of retail

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Be wary of investment short-cuts that promise out-performance

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With the market and investor sentiment on the way up, one lesson investors should remember is that trying to take shortcuts to achieve out-performance is unlikely to be sustainable and

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