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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... recent slowing in job ads might have been due to political uncertainties (election timing) and the financial market volatility that transpired earlier in the year. Australia dwelling approvals The number of total dwellings approved increased by 3.1% ...

BondAdviser launches new portfolio on HUB24

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016
... The portfolio excludes hybrids in a bid to ensure it delivers regular income, capital stability and has low portfolio volatility. The BondAdviser Income Plus Portfolio has an investment benchmark of the RBA cash rate plus 1.5 per cent and an Investment ...

Industry groups slam SEC plan to limit derivatives

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016
... diversify their portfolios, pursue returns uncorrelated with the broader securities markets, or in the case of market volatility, to protect their retirement or other savings and investments," Barr added. If the proposed rule change goes ahead it is ...

Small caps beating blue chips: Lonsec

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2016
... is distinct from previous bear market phases, where market falls were stronger in the small cap sector. "We expect volatility will continue through 2016, although the chance of a further large decline is lower. There are real opportunities out there ...

Managed funds back on the menu for investors

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
Domestic market volatility has driven investors back to professional fund managers, according to Investment Trends Research. Based on a survey of 9,793 Australian investors, Investment Trends' 2015 Investor Product Needs Report notes that although unlisted ...

Planners turning to annuities and outcome funds

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... goals/outcomes-based funds. "To continue being seen as adding value to their pre-retiree and retiree clients, especially in this high volatility and low interest rate environment, financial planners are reducing their flows into safe haven investments ...

PIMCO receives Zenith upgrade

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... the quality of our offering and our capability in helping investors meets their long-term investment goals." "With volatility likely to remain high, an allocation to fixed income strategies that seek out opportunities for attractive income with significantly ...

Cbus partners QIC for options program

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... to have been able to develop a tailored options solution specific to Cbus' investment requirements. "The innovative volatility management program we designed for Cbus stems from the whole-of-fund thinking embedded in QIC's investment DNA as well as our ...

Trilogy Trust added to Powerwrap platform

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... timely, as advisers sought yield for their clients while maintaining portfolio diversification outside of the current volatility in equity markets. "The Trilogy Monthly Income Trust is entering its tenth year of operation, and during that time it has ...

Fullerton Fund Management appoints head of multi-asset strategies

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... four core investment pillars for Fullerton Fund Management. As investors search for enhanced returns amid increasing volatility, multi-asset investing has become a specialised investment skill, where deep knowledge of the gamut of asset classes as well ...