Russell launches income funds to capture dividend resurgence and strong Aussie bond yields

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High demand for dividends as income drives greater proportion of returns Australian bonds attractive due to good yields and quality issuers Russell Investments has today launched two income-based multi-manager funds

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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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Asian and Australian bond markets hold strong opportunities for investors, Western Asset says

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‘Kangaroo effect’ sees Australia as destination of choice for foreign issuers Asian bonds more attractive as governments put their houses in order As fears of a sell-out of fixed interest

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PIMCO Australia strengthens its retail team

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Leading bond fund manager PIMCO Australia has today announced the appointment of Michael Dale as Investment Specialist, servicing the retail market, including financial planners, as it looks to expand its

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Weekly market & economic update 17 September 2010

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Headline developments of the past week Global financial market regulators – known as the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision – announced tougher capital requirements for banks so that they can

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PIMCO Wins Australian Bond Category in AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards

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Leading bond fund manager PIMCO has won the Australian Bonds Award in the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2010. The AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards are unique as

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Lonsec releases 2010 Diversified Funds Sector Review

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Lonsec’s 2010 Diversified Funds Sector Review resulted in the assignment of two Highly Recommended ratings, to BlackRock and Schroders. The ratings assigned to each manager generally apply across the various

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Emerging markets local currency debt: Capitalising on improved sovereign fundamentals

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Emerging markets local currency-denominated debt is a relatively large and liquid asset class that represents some of the most creditworthy emerging market sovereigns, offers two distinct sources of return (currency

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