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Buy NZ debt: Rapid Ratings

Rapid Ratings says New Zealand debt securities should be snapped up, as a NZDX comparative report reveals they offer high yields and low risk levels.

Global hedge funds strong but still below ASX

All global hedge funds indices are in the black but they are still underperforming local equities.

Asian hedge fund to target Australian assets

Singapore-based Fairfield Straits Lion Asset Management (FSL) is seeking to offset Asian market volatility by adding exposure to Australian assets to their hedge fund portfolios.

Templeton Growth shuns Aussie stocks

US-based mutual fund Templeton Growth Fund no longer holds any Australian holdings and its manager Templeton Investment Management says it is struggling to find attractive investment opportunities in the country.

Too many people unprepared for retirement: Count

Count Wealth Accountants says there is a worrying trend that the 'new breed' of retirees want to 'live it up' and are not saving enough to match their lifestyle expectations.

REITs set for explosive growth: Cohen & Steers

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are set for explosive growth in coming years and the trend will be global, says Cohen & Steers.

Merrill Lynch goes broad-cap

Merrill Lynch has launched a new growth fund designed to target investment opportunities across large, mid and small cap sectors.

ABA counters international non-compliance findings

The Australian Banker's Association (ABA) has spoken out after a report claims Australia is not compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) proposals.

Internet spending will catch up: Allianz Global Tech

When Rupert Murdoch dug deep and spent nearly $1.7 billion in internet assets this year, the market sat up and asked 'Is it time to invest in technology stocks again?' The team at Allianz Global Investors RCM Technology fund says yes.

Macquarie adds new property trust to its wrap menu

Macquarie has added a new property trust to its Macquarie Wrap Solutions menu.