What the world economy has going for it

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When Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in July appeared for his twice-yearly appearance before the US Congress he said the outlook for the US economy is “unusually uncertain”. Only a

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Lonsec releases 2010 Global Emerging Markets and Regional Equities Sector Review

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Lonsec has released its 2010 review of the Global Emerging Markets and Regional Equities sector, encompassing 20 funds. Four funds were awarded Lonsec’s highest accolade, ‘Highly Recommended’ – the Templeton

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Australia still the lucky country

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Australia still the lucky country – with Australians happier than global peers  Australians are among the most satisfied people in the world with almost 90 per cent very satisfied or

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Industry body embraces a wider agenda

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IFSA to become the Financial Services Council The Investment & Financial Services Association (IFSA), the national peak body representing the $1.4 trillion retail and wholesale funds management, superannuation and life

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A Case for Emerging Small Cap

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The staggering growth of emerging market economies has led to a new dynamic in global consumerism. Increasing wealth and modernization across these markets is creating a new global middle class,

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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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