GLOBAL ECONOMY

Editorial

Paul Taylor points to several positives that have been overlooked amidst the nervousness surrounding the equity market volatility....

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Financial planning

Negative feedback loops and poor investor sentiment are the main reasons behind the dramatic falls in share markets over the past few weeks, but the global economy shoul...

Financial planning

Fixed interest rates are sitting significantly below variable rates as lenders prepare for a cut in the official cash rate amid continuing global economic uncertainty....

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Financial planning

ANZ turns in a solid quarter, helped by an increased contribution from its wealth management division....

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Editorial

In mid June, eight members of the PortfolioConstruction Forum Academy travelled to Boston, to undertake a four-day Harvard Business School short course on the global econ...

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Financial planning

In mid June, eight members of the PortfolioConstruction Forum Academy travelled to Boston, to undertake a four-day Harvard Business School short course on the global econ...

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Financial planning

To take advantage of the economic downturn, advisers should scope for stocks that currently trade under the average price-to-earnings ratio, pay good dividends and hold a...

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Editorial

Increasing demand for energy combined with limited supply sounds like the perfect investment equation. However, as Mark Hume explains, it’s not without some risk....

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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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Financial planning

A new UK analysis points to a rocky road ahead as investors look to fully emerge from the global financial crisis....

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Financial planning

India remains an attractive investment destination despite recent concerns over inflation and policy risks, according to Fidelity International....

Financial planning

Janine Mace outlines the key factors investors must take into consideration before jumping back on the global equities train....

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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

Income-based investment strategies, such as corporate bonds in faster growing markets, will help take advantage of a 'new normal' two-speed global economy with higher vol...

Editorial

Strong economic growth in core Europe is masking the weaker performances of the peripheral economies, writes Alexander Scurlock....

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