EQUITY MARKETS

Editorial

PortfolioConstruction Forum asked the major funds research houses for an update on their on their most recent projects....

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Financial planning

NAB reports solid cash earnings amid uncertainty....

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Financial planning

The Commonwealth Bank's FUM has been impacted by soft markets and a strong dollar, but FirstChoice flows remain strong....

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Financial planning

Amid mounting evidence that China’s economy is on the verge of a slowdown, it is time to reduce commodities exposures, writes Chris Watling. ...

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Editorial

Amid mounting evidence that China’s economy is on the verge of a slowdown, it is time to reduce commodities exposures, writes Chris Watling. ...

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Editorial

Stock prices are driven by earnings. The greatest returns come from companies that can deliver positive earnings surprises relative to market expectations, according to B...

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Editorial

Investors remain nervous and are still heavily invested in cash, but are they doing the right thing? How serious is the threat of macro issues, and when will it be the ri...

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Policy & Regulation

The introduction of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) changes could spur the emergence of a new player in the platforms and wraps sector, by driving advisers who are ...

Financial planning

Developed equity markets globally fell 1.79 per cent in June, but still fared better than emerging markets, which collectively fell 2.06 per cent for the month, according...

Financial planning

The Federal Government has begun the process of phasing out pension drawdown relief....

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Financial planning

Don’t let political instability, natural disasters and rising commodities deter you, writes Janine Mace – now is the time to invest in global equities....

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Financial planning

A relative newcomer has been named the winner of the Rising Star category at the Money Management/Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year Awards this year....

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Financial planning

Investors should maintain an overweight position in global equity markets relative to overvalued bonds, according to Mercer....

Funds management

The increasing popularity of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and their development towards more complex and risky structures, means that investors and advisers must do thei...

Editorial

National Australia Bank has turned a strong half-year result with a net profit of $2.428 billion....

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This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...

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Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....

5 days ago

It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...

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Insignia Financial has made four appointments, including three who have joined from TAL, to lead strategy and innovation in its retirement solutions for the MLC brand....

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A former Brisbane financial adviser has been charged with 26 counts of dishonest conduct regarding a failure to disclose he would receive substantial commission payments ...

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Pinnacle Investment Management has announced it will acquire strategic interests in two international fund managers for $142 million....

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