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JPMorgan Global Strategic Bond Fund added to more platforms

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2015
... global bond markets, and adapting its positioning based on changes in the economic and market environment. "Given the volatility we're seeing in markets and the divergence in monetary policy globally, we believe a fixed income approach that provides ...

Local shares lacklustre in 2016

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 DEC 2015
... rates as early as this week. "When this happens we will see a lot of things recalibrate. We can expect some short-term volatility once the interest rate increases start, but it will be the commentary from the Fed that will be critical in setting the ...

iSelect nixes Providence takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 DEC 2015
... shareholders to engage with Providence," recent management changes (including chief executive Alex Stevens' departure) and "volatility in iSelect's health insurance business" have made the bid less attractive. "[These changes] have informed the board's ...

Robeco fund added to HUB24 platform

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2015
... across sectors and regions will be best placed to meet investors' objectives." In November, Robeco was awarded a low volatility equities mandate by HESTA. Dennis said the superannuation fund picked Robeco's strategy because of its ability to "capture ...

SMSFs ramp up trading in turbulent markets

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015
Self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors are making the most of recent volatility and buying cheap when the market is low, CommSec trading data shows. CommSec SMSFs trading patterns for the week ending 28 August 2015, which included the biggest single ...

Fairy tales may come true

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2015
... December. While the VIX index rose by 8.5% last night, at a reading of 15.91 the "fear gauge" showed no fear only normal volatility. This is because the Fed has warned about lift off well in advanced - and repeatedly - that only stupid would dare fight ...

SMSFs hurt more than APRA funds in downturn

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 NOV 2015
... sector funds at 9.4%. Meanwhile corporate fund assets continued to fall and decreased by 6.4% in the year. The higher volatility within the SMSF segment may be partially due to seasonality of contribution in the June quarter, industry researcher Rainmaker ...

OneVue sees growth in RE services

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2015
... also alternative investments" Wise said. "We believe this demand for alternative products is firmly linked to market volatility and investors seeking lower risk, alpha style opportunities, whilst investing outside of Australia has been driven by attractive ...

Sovereign wealth funds banking on Aussie innovation

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015
... capital can generate is important for institutional investors, especially when their portfolios are being affected by volatility across other asset classes, as we've recently seen in listed markets." Meanwhile AVCAL has also welcomed the appointment ...

Vanguard Australian Shares leads monthly ETF inflows

JOHN DYALL  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2015
... the market capitalisation to $375 million. It should be noted that flows in this fund are highly variable due to the volatility of the asset class and the high level of short term trading.