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Three healthcare investments for a more sustainable future

Ethical investing isn’t just about excluding negative companies. It’s also about actively looking for ‘futurebuilding’ investments that will create a sustainable economy ...

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Negative interest rates: headed your way?

With negative interest rates already in place in Japan and Europe, it may be only a matter of time before they reach the U.S. and other developed nations....

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The hunt for income - 3 things to look for

Interest rates are likely to remain low, leading investors to seek yield from potentially riskier investments. We analyse alternatives and share three factors to consider...

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Increase your income, not your risk

In the hunt for income, it can be tempting to switch to riskier investments promising impressive yields. Learn how you can work your portfolio harder with a specialist ma...

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Legg Mason Western Asset - 2020 Australian fixed income outlook

Legg Mason’s leading global fixed income manager Western Asset discusses the 2020 outlook for the Australian fixed income market....

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5 Reasons to Automate your Managed Portfolio Report Production

Performance comparisons, branded reports, ensuring compliance, improving business efficiencies and using latest technology are achievable with automated report production...

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Why is it important for investors to consider investing in China’s local bond market?

Western Asset’s Desmond Soon provide a nuanced perspective on the liberalisation of China’s fixed income market and its impact on global bond investors....