Investment Briefing March 2011: Japan

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When catastrophe strikes somewhere in the world and many lives are lost, and the human suffering is unbearable for all involved, questions about the economic cost of the disaster and

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Slow motion market recovery ahead, says Russell chief investment strategist

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Warns investors on over-optimism Predicting high single to low double digit global returns Russell Investments is expecting a slow motion market recovery, according to its March 2011 market commentary. Andrew

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Income investors turn to global equities

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Forecast double-digit earnings to drive dividend growth Income-seeking investors will increasingly turn to global equities in 2011, with leading international asset manager Threadneedle forecasting that key international markets will experience

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Defensive strategies drive allocations for Implemented Portfolios

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Implemented Portfolios’ Asset Allocation and Investment Committee (AAIC) has affirmed defensive positioning strategies for its five model portfolios as developed markets continue to show subdued growth outlooks in the committee’s

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PIMCO’s bond funds outperform equities; head winds highlight the importance of active management

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Fixed interest has outperformed equities over the past few years Headwinds are on the horizon for global bond markets Fixed interest is a must as a diversifier and to smooth

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Insync FM Sees a Better Way into Emerging Markets Through Power Brands such as Nestlé

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International equity fund manager, Insync Funds Management, believes that the best way to access the investment returns in expensive emerging market companies is to follow the consumer power brands into

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Investor and SMSF interest in Direct Property continues to strengthen with forecast upswing in property cycle.

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Growth expected for retail property sector with retail rents increasing and retail sales likely to grow with improved labour market Charter Hall launches new retail property fund with 8.0 cpu

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Share prices, consumer spending and the GFC

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In this issue we look at share markets in Australia and around the world – how they have fared in the GFC and what may lie ahead as the debt

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Zenith 2011 Small Cap Australian Equities Review Rates 12 Funds ‘Recommended’

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Zenith Investment Partners Pty Ltd (Zenith) Investment Analyst Angela Burmeister has announced the completion of the Small Cap Australian Equities Review, and confirmed from a base of 44 funds, 3

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MCCA to release new products in 2011

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At the 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MCCA Group that was held late last year, Dr. Aladin Zayegh on behalf of the Chairman Dr. Akhtar Kalam welcomed Mr.

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