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Off the cliff and into the ceiling

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2013
"Problems, problems, pro-o-o-o-blems They won't be solved until I'm sure of you-o-ou..." -Everly Brothers That's' right dynamite, the myriad of problems in the financial markets that haunted investors everywhere appears to have gone the way of 2012 ...

SMSF popularity belies fickle performance

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2013
Investors who turned to DIY super funds on the promise of superior returns may be getting less than they bargained for, new Rainmaker research shows. The unprecedented growth of the SMSF sector has eclipsed regular funds in recent years. The latest ...

Better 2013 outlook risks complacency

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2013
There were failed forecasts a-plenty in 2012. And when it comes to predictions, nothing can compare with the much-hyped end of the world apocalyptic prophets say was coming on 21-12-2012 based on their interpretation of the Mayan calendar. Guess what? ...

ASX favourites likely to dish more cash in 2013

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2013
Despite the recent stock market spike, 2013 will see asset managers and the wealth creation industry as a whole continue to pursue risk-averse dividend equity strategies, according to Lincoln Indicators' Dennis Ng, who says special dividends may be ...

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2013
SYDNEY, Jan 11 AAP - The Australian share market is set for a positive start, with Wall Street higher on indications China's economy is beginning to strengthen. The influence of Wall Street's gains will be muted, however, as the local market has already ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2013
The Australian market fell slightly at noon as investors wait for the US earnings season to get into full swing. At 1202 AEDT on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 0.9 points, or 0.02 per cent, at 4,707.2 and the broader All Ordinaries ...

Above trend growth bodes well for commodities

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2013
A collision of positive events over the festive season has delivered a better than expected growth outlook for both Australian and global economies. For starters, the US data flow is looking more promising and a (partial) resolution of the US fiscal ...

Further rate cuts to tempt investors back into risk assets: Lucas

MARK STORY  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012
A mini end of year share market rally may help super fund trustees breathe a little easier, but it's still too early to hail the return of a bull market, according to George Lucas, managing director with boutique funds manager Instreet Investment. However ...

2013

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012
Economists like predicting the future and so as 2012 draws to a close, what will be the big themes of 2013 for Australian institutional investors? The first one will be that Australia, as a fundamentally nervous nation, will continue to do all it can ...

Global recovery bodes well for EM bonds: Fidelity

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2012
For investors willing to take on a little more risk in search of higher real yields, emerging market bonds are attractive, particularly as currency appreciation could enhance returns, according to Andrew Wells Global chief investment officer for Fixed ...