QE2 not fazing investors

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“Print, baby, print” echoes the chorus of economists, investors and currency speculators worldwide. The strong possibility the US will create more money out of thin air has led to a

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Global Property Securities Update

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Overview Strong returns by listed property companies during the month were mainly driven by positive momentum in most global equity markets. The prospect of further quantitative easing in the US

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The Multiport SMSF Investment Patterns Survey

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Better performing markets see Trustees taking profits To get a closer insight into where SMSF trustees invest, Multiport regularly undertakes an analysis of our SMSFs investments to look at the

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SMSF Use of Sector ETFs Likely to Follow the Success of Broader Passive Investments

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For the first time in Australia, investors can take a view on a particular market sector such as Resources, Financials or Energy. With a sector ETF, investors can simply buy

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AMP Capital exits joint venture with Meridien Retirement Living

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AMP Capital Investors today announced it has exited its joint venture with Meridien Retirement Living. The joint venture AMP Capital Meridien, established in 2007, comprised 25 retirement villages in Australia.

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Cash holdings rise to record highs

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The proportion of super funds (pension funds) assets held in cash rose from 14.3 per cent to 15 per cent in the June quarter, well above the decade average of

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MLC wins investment award for Horizon fund

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MLC has been recognised for excellence in investments with its Horizon 2 Income Portfolio winning Best Conservative Multi-Sector Fund of the Year at the 2010 Financial Review Smart Investor Blue

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CMC Markets and optionsXpress Australia partner for CFDs and share trading

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Superior education offering combined with cutting edge trading platform provides innovative investment solution CMC Markets and optionsXpress Australia, a leading online derivatives trading firm, today announced a new partnership for

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Advisers need more guidance on fixed income investing

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Half of advisers inaccurately classify term deposits as cash Advisers prefer actively managed fixed interest funds The classification of term deposits as cash by 50% of advisers highlights the need

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AMP Capital takes leading position on ESG considerations

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AMP Capital Investors is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Kirkman to the new senior role of Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), as it looks to implement

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