australian equities

Superannuation

Growth funds return to positive form in superannuation

Median growth fund returns 19.3 per cent for one year and 6.8 per cent over 10 years....

Funds management

Over the 30 years to 30 June 2013, major asset class indices have returned between 8.2 per cent and 11.6 per cent per annum, led by Australian shares, Vanguard’s 2013 Ind...

Superannuation

Risk must be factored into allocations

Pengana CEO Russell Pillemer has reinforced the need to examine inherent risk in investment portfolios as Australia's baby boomers approach retirement....

Funds management

Predictions wane for domestic assets

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

Legg Mason to package SIV funds

Fund manager Legg Mason has announced it will package its four Significant Investment Visa (SIV) complying funds to provide a solution for advisers....

Financial planning

SMSFs actively seek out financial advice

SMSF investors have a higher propensity to seek out and value advice than non-SMSFs, while nearly half of recent SMSF investors are under the age of 30....

Funds management

Infrastructure assets make up ground since GFC

The global infrastructure securities sector has largely recovered from the losses experienced during the global financial crisis, delivering equity-like returns with lowe...

Funds management

Australian equity funds defy trend

Australian and Canadian equity funds in outflow despite more bullish sentiment in US and Europe....

Funds management

Surprise investor move to managed funds

Much of the money currently flowing out of cash is going into managed funds and not into direct equities as previously anticipated, according to BT Financial Group....

Superannuation

AMP Capital launches new SMSF education website

AMP Capital has launched a new website aimed at educating SMSF investors on property and infrastructure investments as part of a new campaign targeting this market....

Funds management

Altair opens its doors in Australia

Altair Asset Management has launched its Australian equities business, with former Hunter Hall principal Philip Parker taking on the role of managing director and chief i...

Editorial

What is the outlook for Australian equities?

Are we seeing a genuine move back into Australian equities driven by an exit from cash and cash-like investments, or are there other forces at play? A Money Management ro...

Editorial

How much longer will cautious investors stick with cash?

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...