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Investors are over-exposed to the commodities sector because of the lack of an alternative, when they should be looking to lower their exposure, according to an industry ...

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Superannuation

An industry expert says financial planners need to rethink the way they advise retiring clients to better meet their changing attitudes to risk and address their need for...

Funds management

The elevated Australian dollar is likely to continue for some time, meaning that investors may need to look to hedged global equities to return alpha, according to Eight ...

People & Products

Jonathan Armitage has joined MLC Investment Management as portfolio manager, moving from Schroders' global equities division in London....

Editorial

Dominic McCormick explains why achieving true portfolio diversification in the current economic climate is a complex task....

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Financial planning

Former UBS small cap specialists John Campbell and Jeremy Bendeich have launched Avoca Investment Management in partnership with Bennelong Funds Management....

Financial planning

Private infrastructure will become more appealing as a hedge against volatility and inflation, with indebted governments also looking to private sector investment....

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Superannuation

Superannuation funds could soon be seen as an alternative source of institutional-grade debt funding, following the decision by UniSuper to invest in Australian commercia...

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Editorial

Despite negative forecasts, gold has managed to retain its value during turbulent market conditions. Dominic McCormick explains why this metal remains the one to watch....

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Funds management

BCS Capital, in partnership with investment advisers Brookvine, has launched a unique Australian equities investment approach that identifies a company's fundamental prof...

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Editorial

Dominic McCormick explains why the adoption of a less dogmatic approach to investing could serve the industry well....

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Financial planning

An index measuring the after-effects of capital gains tax has been launched by the FTSE Group and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)....

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Financial planning

There are several good reasons for excluding banks from global portfolios, including leverage and increasing government regulation, according to Insync Fund Managers....

Financial planning

Australian Ethical chair Naomi Edwards is retiring to focus on environmental and conservation activities....

People & Products

Bennelong Long Short Equity Management (BLSEM) has expanded its research capability with the appointment of Michael Baker as investment analyst....

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