Global diversification in bonds is just as important as it is in equities. Restricting your exposure to a single market is a risk for which you might not be compensated, ...
Global markets are awash with liquidity and the medium prospects for equities looks good when compared to bonds, according to Epoch Investment Partners chief executive Bi...
Both industry and retail superannuation funds are trying to emulate SMSFs by providing more choice and flexibility for their members. But as Damon Taylor writes, many cla...
Europe remains a key risk to investment markets as they seek to move beyond the global financial crisis, according to Vanguard European economic specialist Peter Westaway...
Both major global listed property indices returned more than 25 per cent over the year to November 2012, but most fund managers fell short of the benchmark, according to ...
New research has found that small shareholders have been dumping ASX300 holdings since before the GFC....
The superannuation industry needs product that recognises longevity risk and poor timing, says MTAA Super’s John Brumby....
Will 2013 be the defining year for self-managed super funds? Bryan Ashenden's policy overview discusses the implications for advisers....
Clarence Advisory's Matt Drennan asks whether events in equity markets are, inadvertently or otherwise, paving the way for another asset price bubble....
Every planner should be able to enunciate what they do and how they add value in a 15-minute spiel, says HLB Mann Judd business services partner Matthew Gardiner....
In order to meet clients’ changing demands, financial planners need to review their standard practices – especially with regards to return projections, writes Fiducian’s ...
Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) have delivered solid results over the past two years - but investors shouldn't expect the same level of returns going f...
AMP Capital's Global Direct Property Fund has extended its US property portfolio for the first time since before the Global Financial Crisis....
Australians are prioritising their savings over mortgage repayments in 2013, according to ING DIRECT....
Growth funds posted the strongest gains for the year ending 2012, spurred on by positive returns in listed shares and property, according to new research from Chant West....
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...