The Next Big Test for Japan

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For years the challenge when talking about investing in Japan was to stop people’s eyes glazing over. Today, everyone wants to know where next for Tokyo. A week after the

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Increased noise endangers logic

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The amount of confusing ‘noise’ in the investment world is making it increasingly difficult for investors to focus on priorities and reach sensible investment decisions, says Edward Smith, head of

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Portfolio allocation still a tough call for investors

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Rapidly changing market environment makes passive asset management a risky business – investors need to stay alert and actively manage their portfolios We’re more than half way through 2013 and

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Westpac responds to adviser demand for deposit style retirement income solutions

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In response to calls from financial advisers seeking alternatives to help their clients achieve retirement goals, Westpac Institutional Bank (Westpac) has launched its own annuity-styled product with a long term,

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Investor Signposts: Week Beginning July 14 2013

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Australia July 15   Lending finance (May) – Covers personal, business, housing and lease loans July 15   New vehicle sales (June) – Sales hit record highs; up 5.5% over the year

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Manny Pohl opens new investment vehicle to institutional and wholesale investors

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Says fund managers need to focus on absolute return and looking after investor interest The highly respected Australian fund manager Manny Pohl is launching a new long only, high conviction, growth style

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Change presents significant opportunities for investors

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Altair Asset Management (Altair) today announced the launch of its Australian equities business. Altair is a high conviction fund manager offering investment options designed to meet the financial needs of

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Real assets, debt and equity finding favour as ‘risk gets personal’

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The years of continuing fallout and uncertainty following the global financial crisis are finally resolving into some clear patterns of investor behaviour. This was a key finding of the annual

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Investment records biggest fall in 3½-years

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  New business investment in buildings or equipment fell by 4.7 per cent in the March – the weakest result in 3½-years and below forecasts for a +0.5 increase.  Mining

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PM Capital: Don’t bank on the Big Four for ongoing returns

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Australian banks are sound businesses, but according to PM Capital they are currently fully valued and do not offer the same growth opportunities as offshore financial stocks. Paul Moore, Chief

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