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14 January 2013 • By Samantha Hodge • 1 min read

Global equities react positively to 'fiscal cliff' deal

Investors should continue to look outside US economyGlobal equity markets have responded favourably to the US Congress' approved deal to avoid a ...

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Bond market outlook pessimistic

Risk-aversion and low global cash rates to keep bond levels lowGlobal bond yields will remain at low levels throughout the year, according to research ...

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Margin compression squeezes advice industry

Market conditions place advice fees under scrutinyMargin compression remains a concern for the advice industry as poor market conditions continue to ...

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FOFA reforms to change industry skill-set

Specialisation increases as implementation approachesThe government's Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms have increased the need for ...

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'Green shoots' of growth seen in Australian margin lending market

Market bottomed out in 2012 following downward trendThe number of current margin lending investors appears to have bottomed, with significant numbers ...

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Advisers should focus on investor risk allocation

'Back to basics' approach neededThe market enjoyed a strong share performance in 2012 due to renewed investor confidence, but advisers need to focus ...

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Investors missing opportunity in risky market

European shares could provide high returnsInvestors should look to European shares this year despite the grim economic outlook for the region, ...

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ASFA calls for SuperStream rollover delay

Proposes dedicated governance body to oversee 'gateways'The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has requested the commencement ...

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Australian super industry hits $1.4 trillion

Newly-released data tables to allow fund comparisonsThe Australian superannuation sector grew by $50 billion in the 2012 financial year to $1

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AvSuper's member advice offering sees large take-up

Regulatory changes opened door for new servicesA recently-launched member advice services offering from AvSuper saw more than 15 per cent of the ...

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