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Harnessing the power of sophisticated financial modeling

To thrive in volatile times, financial services companies need flexibility in their business planning. Being tied to a static annual budget limits flexibility. Download t...

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Robo advisers: threat or opportunity?

Robots are already serving customers in department stores and banks in Japan, as well as building the machines of tomorrow around the world....

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The one trend turning super complexity on its head

The legacy of complexity in the superannuation industry is about to be turned on its head, says ING DIRECT’s Executive Director of Customer Delivery Lisa Claes, with the ...

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Bridging the gap: how financial advisers can build trust with clients

Winning the trust of clients is at the heart of a successful long-term relationship between financial adviser and client. But with increased public scrutiny, growing gove...

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Managerial myopia: is there a cure?

Short-term managerial thinking has been attacked for damaging business and economic performance as part of a “quarterly results at all cost” mentality. How can companies ...

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How to turn customers into advocates

It’s simple logic that ‘millenials’ are the future for wealth management divisions. What isn’t certain is how prepared the industry is for their demands on service, strea...

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Traditional Core Bonds Can Anchor Portfolios Through All Market Cycles

Core bonds have proven to play a central role in portfolios throughout the years. Head of PIMCO Australia Adrian Stewart explains how a traditional core bond strategy can...

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Absolute Return Global Bond Strategies Trust

The recent rise in government bond yields and increased volatility in global fixed income markets have brought interest rate risk — and the potential for negative returns...

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Moving offshore: how to boost yields by going global

Yield has been a key theme for Australian markets in recent years, with falling interest rates forcing risk-conscious investors to chase high-dividend paying stocks such ...