While the outperformance of the median active fund manager was highlighted last year, the picture has changed dramatically a year later, according to Zenith Investment Pa...
Westpac leverages its St George assets in Victoria to launch a new brand – Bank of Melbourne....
A proliferation of exchange-traded fund (ETF) products may be leading some advisers to take over full responsibility for asset allocation within client portfolios, prompt...
The emerging markets bubble has not burst, and Fidelity International is considering introducing an emerging markets fund to Australia....
The legacy of the global financial crisis may still be apparent in the long-term returns of Australian property securities funds, but Standard & Poor’s believes the secto...
Emerging markets still have strong growth potential despite the current market weakness, and will provide a range of buying opportunities this year....
The challenge for investors and advisers when it comes to investing in emerging markets is harnessing the benefits of anticipated sustained economic growth of developing ...
Investors looking for contrarian opportunities should be watching the international equities market in the year ahead, according to BlackRock international equities speci...
The popularity of hedge funds seems to have drawn the attention of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which is seeking to provide further disclo...
Although emerging markets recorded moderate results compared to other hedge fund strategies in January 2011, they have delivered the biggest annual average return over th...
ING’s decision to exit its real estate exposures and sell its property funds has resulted in an ‘on hold’ rating from S&P....
The Australian Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT) sector has performed well coming out of the global financial crisis, but continues to be the laggard compared to its ...
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...