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In the current volatile environment, Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) offer investors of all sizes confidence, agility and control – and advisers a new means of creatin...

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Asia Rising and the Emerging Market Opportunity

The centre of global economic activity has seen a clear shift away from Developed Markets towards Emerging Markets since the turn of the century....

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What’s next for the evolution of superannuation?

When it comes to delivering an exceptional customer experience, super providers can learn some valuable lessons from other industries, says ING DIRECT’s Lisa Claes....

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The Secret to Sustaining Income

There’s a natural tradeoff between yield and risk....

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How finance can help balance budgets

Demand for public services continues to rise, while governments everywhere are under pressure to cut costs....

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How can advisers best generate referrals?

The answer may lie in an untapped resource, writes Lisa Claes....

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Bonds Versus Term Deposits: Tackling the Misconceptions

Retail investors all too often overlook bonds in favour of term deposits despite the asset class’s attractive risk-return qualities. PIMCO Head of Australia Adrian Stewar...

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The end of the ‘easy money era’

Despite low earnings growth, Australian listed company share prices have rallied due to low interest rates....

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Special platform insurance offer for advisers: AIA Australia

The volume of risk insurance being written through platforms is growing rapidly, as advisers navigate increased regulation and a growing preference from clients for onlin...

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Managing Rising Interest Rate Fears

With interest rates at historical lows, some investors are looking ahead to the possibility of a rate rise. Head of PIMCO Australia Adrian Stewart explains how managing d...