EQUITY MARKETS
Superannuation
As Australian investors' love affair with yield continues, SMSF property investment continues to rise. Indeed, for Richard Stacker, head of direct property for Charter Ha...
Superannuation
Australia’s custodian and administration sector has hit $2.16 trillion in total assets under custody for Australian investors, growing by 6.7 per cent for the six months ...
Editorial
Wilson HTM has posted a net profit loss of $1.6 million, with group revenue also taking a hit. ...
Superannuation
Strong rebound in July returns keeps superannuation in positive territory moving into 2013/14. ...
Editorial
The conundrum of low returns sets up a desire to take on greater risks. Taking responsibility and lowering risk during times of poor expected returns makes sense, accordi...
Superannuation
Pengana CEO Russell Pillemer has reinforced the need to examine inherent risk in investment portfolios as Australia's baby boomers approach retirement....
Funds management
Wilson Asset Management Active has recorded a 280 per cent increase in net profit after tax for the year to 30 June 2013. ...
Superannuation
The traditional superannuation balanced fund, with its 70/30 allocation to growth and defensive assets, is limiting investors and failing to deliver appropriate investmen...
Funds management
Australian assets have delivered a trifecta for investors over the last 10-20 years - but that is likely to change, say Russell Investments. ...
Funds management
Exchange-traded products (ETPs) across a number of markets were spooked by recent comments by the US Federal Reserve, leading to outflows in a number of ETP sectors, acco...
Editorial
Many financial planning clients remain decidedly cautious, with many clinging to cash and cash-like investments given the current market volatility. A Money Management ro...
Funds management
With yields at historical lows, many investors are missing out on the flexibility of actively-managed fixed income portfolios due to a lack of understanding. ...
Editorial
Investing in equities offshore has for the past few years been a quick way to add some negatives to a balance sheet, and even the most hardened investors found the going ...
Editorial
The world is going through a unique period, so what might have worked in the past will not work in the future. Dominic McCormick says now is not the time to be complacent...
Editorial
The process of using credit to inflate assets that is associated with quantitative easing has created much nominal growth and little real wealth – and could lead to a dea...
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The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
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It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...