iShares minimum volatility Smart Beta ETFs receive “Recommended(Index)*” ratings

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In its first review of the funds, research house Lonsec has awarded “Recommended(Index)” ratings to the iShares Edge Smart Beta Minimum Volatility exchange traded funds (ETFs). The two ETFs are

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Institutional investors put cash to work in 2017 – BlackRock study

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Large institutional investors are set to put cash to work in 2017, a BlackRock survey has found. One in four (25%) institutions surveyed intend to decrease their cash allocations during

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Waking up to reflation

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BlackRock has released its Global Macro Outlook for 2017. It believes that consensus views are still too cautious. “We are seeing signs of the global expansion becoming more synchronised and thereby

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BlackRock Australia streamlines delivery of service to clients by merging distribution teams and making new appointments

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BlackRock yesterday announced amalgamation of its institutional and retail distribution teams in Australia, along with six new appointments. The move will improve service to clients by streamlining delivery of the firm’s

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Implications of the U.S. election on bond markets

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The surprise election result in the United States last week saw both Donald Trump’s ticket elected to the Presidency and both houses of Congress remain in Republican hands, a result

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Time for all investors to become ‘climate aware’

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Investors can no longer ignore climate change, says the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII). A swelling tide of climate-related regulations and technological disruption makes it vital to incorporate climate awareness into

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New country head Dominik Rohe takes up the reins at BlackRock Australia

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BlackRock’s newly-appointed Country Head of Australia, Dominik Rohe, takes up the post in Sydney yesterday. Reporting to BlackRock Asia Pacific Chairman Ryan Stork, Mr Rohe is responsible for developing and

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BlackRock’s Concentrated Industrial Share Fund awarded ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith and has been added to BTFG platforms

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BlackRock Concentrated Industrial Share Fund has been awarded a “Recommended” rating by Zenith Investment Partners and was added to the BT Wrap and Asgard eWrap platforms on 8 July 2016.

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Retirees should reconsider fixed income investments

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Most retirees are looking for fixed income in their investment portfolio, even if they don’t realise that is what they are seeking, says Jon Howie, head of iShares Australia. “When

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BlackRock Investment Institute capital market outlook

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The BlackRock Investment Institute says its five-year return assumptions for equities and bonds are near post-financial crisis lows, in its latest “capital market assumptions” report. BII capital market assumptions cover

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