australian equities

Superannuation

SMSFs beginning to increase Australian share exposure – Multiport

Australian SMSFs appear to have begun to increase their exposure to Australian equities, although cash holdings remain the major growth asset, according to SMSF administr...

Financial planning

Share prices now suggest a favourable long-term outlook

The recent dramatic falls in share prices have led equities to a point that could suggest attractive returns in coming years, according to Schroder’s Simon Doyle....

Financial planning

Surveying the fallout from the market meltdown

The expectations of many investors have proven surprisingly resilient in the wake of recent financial turmoil, according to Brillient!’s survey from the PortfolioConstruc...

Financial planning

Steering through the downturn

When it comes to fund manager performance in 2008-09, Amal Awad reports that the best-performing managers are those whose investment returns have plumbed lesser depths....

Financial planning

'Massive' adviser demand for TAA: Zenith

Researchers are experiencing 'massive demand' from financial advisers for tactical asset allocation advice, driven by investors' flight into cash, according to Zenith dir...

Financial planning

ING adds new funds to platform

ING extends OneAnswer platform including adding an infrastructure fund option....

Financial planning

Australian Equities: Where did all the love go?

When it comes to Australian equities, it seems hope rather than confidence is the mantra these days. JANINE MACE reports....

Funds management

Boutique Fund Managers: Survival of the smallest

Despite tough markets, boutique fund managers are not sitting quietly waiting for the good times to return. JASON SPITS spoke to five boutique fund managers who are still...