EQUITY MARKETS

Funds management

van Eyk Research has sent out a word of caution to investors in global equities, warning them that fund managers who performed well in last year's risk-averse markets cou...

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Editorial

Given the new investment environment, flexibility is essential. This might create perfect conditions for the growth of the hedge fund sector, writes Janine Mace....

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Editorial

As many traditional multi-asset funds disappointed during the GFC, recent times have seen many managers diversify. Deanne Fuller examines the sector....

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Editorial

Will Asia's economic growth translate to growth in equity prices in the Chinese New Year of the Dragon? David Urquhart believes it will....

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Editorial

The times suit Challenger as annuities growth translates into record half-year result....

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Editorial

Although experts predict a good year for emerging markets, some regions -like Europe - should be avoided. However, it is always important to stay ahead of the curve, writ...

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Financial planning

Equities are still attractive on a valuations basis, but volatile market conditions are likely to test the nerve of value investors in 2012, according to van Eyk head of ...

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Financial planning

Equities are still attractive on a valuations basis, but volatile market conditions are likely to test the nerve of value investors in 2012, according to van Eyk head of ...

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Financial planning

HSBC has launched a new fund - the 100+ Series International Equity Investment - offering diversified equity exposure....

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Financial planning

ETF specialist company BetaShares has described 2011 as having been a watershed year for the Australian ETF industry, with ASX listed ETFs attracting over $500 million in...

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Policy & Regulation

FOFA reforms will dent the growth of the personal superannuation and allocated pension markets, but the self-managed, industry super fund and employer sponsored sectors w...

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Funds management

While the general equity markets dropped significantly over the course of 2011, Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) net inflows have topped $500 million....

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Financial planning

In 2012, a conservative asset allocation is the best defence against a so-called 'second round' of the global financial crisis....

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Financial planning

In 2012, a conservative asset allocation is the best defence against a so-called 'second round' of the global financial crisis....

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Financial planning

Australian members of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute are less pessimistic about the global economy than members globally, according to a large survey of ...

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