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Financial planning

Two economists have presented contrasting economic outlooks for 2010 at the seventh annual van Eyk conference in Sydney, predicting either a bullish recovery or a bearish...

Superannuation

The superannuation sector has been hit hard in recent years as funds suffered greatly at the hands of market volatility. Angela Faherty takes a look at what the future ho...

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Funds management

Mercer has developed a more sophisticated classification process for investment risk that recognises the mix of growth and defensive qualities within each asset class....

Financial planning

Janine Mace takes a look at the Australian equities market and finds the future looks good for investors, as long as they tread wisely. ...

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Financial planning

Zenith has completed its 2009 fixed-interest sector review, with 17 out of 95 funds rated 'recommended’ or better....

Funds management

The Australian fixed income market is headed for a solid year in 2010, with the bonds market in a better position than its global counterparts, according to Intech....

Editorial

SMSF trustees are an unpredictable bunch, writes Tim Hewson. He sifts through recent research that assessed the attitudes of these independent investors....

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Editorial

Share markets are currently in the 'sweet spot' and will benefit from higher profits early in 2010, writes Stephen van Eyk....

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Editorial

Lack of appropriate investment options forces too many retirement investors into unsuitable investments. It’s time for a rethink - and the Cooper Review offers the ideal ...

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Financial planning

FIIG points to the fact that two successive reports have recommended the clearing of regulatory red tape....

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Financial planning

Russell Investments sees 2010 as a transition year in which smart investors will exhibit patience and prudence....

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Editorial

Distinct recovery paths are emerging for developed and developing markets in the wake of the global financial crisis. Michael Hasenstab examines the opportunities for inv...

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Funds management

A HSBC quarterly fund manager survey has stated that over half of fund managers hold a positive outlook about bonds, although investors may look towards reducing interest...

Funds management

A-REIT sentiment is down due to increasing interest rates, according to the latest Russell Investments Investment Manager Outlook....

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Financial planning

Commodities will continue to be the focus for many investors as they move into 2010, but equities will also look attractive....

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