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Why opportunity lies in international equities

The global economy is looking positive, giving investors extra incentive to favour international equities. Learn how international equity ETFs can help you build a low co...

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Should your client's SMSF have a managed account?

Today, the use of managed accounts as an investment option is increasing, so what is a managed account, and should you consider one for your client's SMSF investments?...

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With Volatility Picking up, why don’t you consider owning Gold?

There are 3 reasons why you should own gold; volatility has returned to the markets, downside risks have increased, gold has been consistently one of the best portfolio h...

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Cultivating Diverse Perspectives: Market and Macro Insights

PIMCO senior investment professionals share their current market and macro perspectives and discuss how PIMCO incorporates diversity of thought into our investment proces...

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What could disrupt the equity cycle?

While there will be stock and macro risks to navigate through in 2018, Scott Berg still sees plenty of stock opportunities....

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PIMCO Asset Allocation Outlook: Singles and Doubles

With market volatility on the rise, consider a broad set of relative value opportunities across global markets....

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Asia Market Outlook: What’s in Store for 2018?

Nominal growth is likely to pick up, reflecting some recovery in real GDP and a gradual rise in inflation....

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The power of staggered annuitisation

Staggered annuitisation allows for the purchase of separate annuities at varying intervals over time dependent upon your personal cost of living. Professor David Babbel e...

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Removing the trauma from trauma conversations

Olivia Sarah-Le Lacheur, Head of Life Distribution, CommInsure, discusses how conversations about trauma insurance need addressing....

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Reflections on Growing Economies and Fading Stimulus

Central banks around the globe are set to cut back their crisis-born stimulus programs in 2018. With potential changes ahead, Franklin Templeton's investment teams share ...