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New research has found that small shareholders have been dumping ASX300 holdings since before the GFC....
Editorial
It is better to have the ability and the freedom to ignore the short run if you want superior returns, writes Jason Blumberg....
Financial planning
The global Exchange Traded Products (ETP) industry has now surpassed $2 trillion in value, according to BlackRock research....
Superannuation
Having seen a record-breaking year for inflows in 2012, the global Exchange Traded Products (ETP) market is attracting increased investment from institutional, profession...
Editorial
Some of the biggest companies in the world are based in emerging markets. Perhaps it is time to let go of old-fashioned views and seriously consider this sector, writes J...
Editorial
Janine Mace looks at a better-than-expected performance of emerging markets, though challenges still remain....
Funds management
The desire for yield in a low interest rate environment will see retail interest pick up in the unlisted property sector, according to Mark Pratt, general manager - prope...
Financial planning
MLC has launched a consulting service for ultra-high net worth and small institutional investors called Portfolio Solutions, with Michael Karagianis to head the team....
Funds management
Better news from the US and Europe has seen the positive start to 2013 continue....
Financial planning
Corporate bonds are a relatively simple product, but investors need to have direct access to ratings information, according to Shannon Finch, partner at King & Wood Malle...
Financial planning
The Government will soon make it easier for retail investors to lend their savings to Australian firms by introducing new legislation designed to reform the domestic corp...
Financial planning
Retail investors appeared to be more concerned about the US fiscal cliff than their counterparts in the institutional space, according to the latest analysis from special...
Editorial
Investors are not always comfortable with the decisions made by fund managers, especially during volatile periods. Some managers cave in to their demands, while others do...
Editorial
A small number of bad apples in the financial services industry once again managed to attract significant attention in 2012....
Financial planning
With a huge number of Australians facing retirement in the next few years, advisers need to find strategies that do not rely solely upon cash rates or a rise in local mar...
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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...