Managers eye growth as bears disappear, Russell survey says

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Sentiment towards equity markets most positive in five years International equities back in favour with Aussie managers Sentiment towards equities has hit a five-year high as managers ditch their pessimistic

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New research comparing capital requirements of banks and insurers in Australia

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New research into regulatory standards for banks and insurers has found that improved transparency would bring benefits and that some differences exist in the treatment of products that are economically

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Investing Globally Can Provide Better Opportunities than Domestic Myopia, According to BNY Mellon Asset Management

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Global View Can Aid Investors to Spread Risks and Achieve Better Returns Investing globally has the potential for providing better returns and greater diversity of risk exposure than limiting capital

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Reserve Bank returns to watchful stance

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RBA Statement on Monetary Policy; PCI The Reserve Bank has tinkered with economic growth forecasts, but the trajectory is largely unchanged. However the Reserve Bank has modestly downgraded inflation forecasts.

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Learn the lessons of 2010 to build wealth in 2011 says leading technical expert Strategy Steps

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Spread the risk between Australian and international shares Generate income safely while managing longevity risk Return to gearing but be responsible Avoid ATO penalties while maximising super contribution strategies Avoid

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Bushfire Action Weeek reminds Victorians to get Lifewise this Summer

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With 95% of Australian families having inadequate life insurance, Bushfire Action Week is a reminder to all about the importance of protecting the family against the risks associated with bushfires.

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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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S&P Assigns Four-Star ‘NEW’ Rating to AXA Emerging Markets Fund

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today assigned its four-star ‘NEW’ rating to the AXA Emerging Markets Fund. The fund is a long-only active equity strategy that was launched on July

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Financial Services Council launches Chief Investment Office Investment Index

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Chief Investment Officers mildly optimistic about investment outlook The inaugural ‘Financial Services Council Chief Investment Officer Investment Index’ shows Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) are mildly optimistic about the performance of

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Africa. The next big thing?

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Imagine owning the only major supermarket in a city of 18 million people. South African-based food retailer Shoprite doesn’t have to dream of this situation because that’s the competitive advantage

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