FINANCIAL CRISIS

Funds management

Bond manager PIMCO says falling interest rates mean now could be the time for SMSFs to swap their high cash holdings for fixed interest investments....

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Editorial

The financial services industry is slowly losing its recruitment drive as economic and regulatory uncertainties linger. However, while some find it difficult to grow, oth...

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Financial planning

New research by Edelman confirms Australians have little trust that the Government will do the right thing....

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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

Major considerations for investors in Asia are the same as for any asset class - risk and return. In Asia though, the potential returns and risks can be very different fr...

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Editorial

Robert Keavney agrees that the USA should be stripped of its AAA rating - and wonders whether it could be downgraded further. ...

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Financial planning

The number of corporate insolvencies in August 2011 was the second highest monthly figure on record, according to the latest Australian Securities and Investments Commiss...

Financial planning

During the financial crisis, listed property funds had to scrabble under the couch cushions to raise debt capital as the banks tightened the purse strings....

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Financial planning

Listed property appears to be returning to its previous model and slowly becoming a defensive asset again, resulting in more positive financial adviser and investor attit...

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Funds management

August was a sombre month for hedge funds as all but two strategies performed well under par, according to figures released by Edhec-Risk Institute....

Financial planning

Melbourne-based AMP practice, Eluvia has launched a debt and gearing program for clients....

Editorial

The debate around responsible investments has become charged by the controversial and highly discussed carbon tax. However, Janine Mace finds this will not negatively imp...

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Editorial

The debate around responsible investments has become charged by the controversial and highly discussed carbon tax. However, Janine Mace finds this will not negatively imp...

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Financial planning

Alternative investments tend to be lowly correlated with traditional asset classes such as stocks, bonds and cash - and as such, investors can use them to diversify their...

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

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increased professionalism within the industry - shouldn't that say, FAR register almost halving in the last 24 months he...

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The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest interest rate announcement has left punters disheartened on Melbourne Cup Day....

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