Appeal of SMSFs spreading to younger generations, says report

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The demand for SMSFs among younger people is growing apace, according to the latest research report commissioned by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) and Russell Investments. The report,

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2014 Year of the Horse will see global recovery

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Modest global growth expected as the world economy saddles up for a recovery, astute investors will think laterally about portfolio construction.  Global G3 economies are heading towards synchronised, moderate growth

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Only One Diversified Manager Receives Highly Recommended Rating From Zenith

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Out of the 261 funds in the Zenith Investment Partners (Zenith) Diversified Fund universe only the Russell suite of funds achieved Highly Recommended status in the Research house’s Diversified Sector

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Synchronised global growth expected in 2014 despite policy uncertainty

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Russell Investments is forecasting modest gains for equity markets and higher bond yields in 2014 following growth in major world economies, according to capital markets research released by the global

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Stronger medium term outlook fuels market optimism

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Rising confidence about global growth prospects, coupled with the fall in the Australian Dollar (AUD), has led investment managers to be optimistic about the share market, according to new research

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Retirees drive demand for outcome-oriented approach to investing

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Alliance approach provides financial planning practitioners support in building innovative retirement income solutions for specific individual investor objectives Financial advisers are no longer content with the traditional benchmarking approach to

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After-tax returns prove a more effective investment indicator

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Russell’s After-Tax Survey: Research validates objective of Stronger Super to compare like-for-like returns. Super fund members set to benefit from mandatory focus on after-tax performance.  Pre-tax performance is not the

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Transparency misleading when trading at the fix

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Opacity in the FX market hinders currency transactions with investors fixated on PIT trading Investors need to reconsider the point-in-time (PIT) strategy when trading foreign exchange as transaction costs can

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Russell appoints Jeff Hussey as global chief investment officer

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Global asset manager Russell Investments announced today the appointment of Jeff Hussey to the role of global chief investment officer. Pete Gunning, who held the global CIO role since 2008,

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Strategists favour global equities over bonds and cash

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Russell Investments forecast generally positive trajectory for the global market; attractive valuations in Europe, Japan Emerging markets likely offer value for the medium term, despite uncertainty in China Despite the

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