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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

27 June 2017 • By Simon Savage • 1 min read

Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

In a sea of financial jargon, terms can have multiple interpretations – and ‘alternative beta’ is a great example, writes Man Group’s Simon S...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

Labouring through a soft patch

There is plenty to encourage the Reserve Bank of Australia in the latest labour market figures, writes Janus Henderson’s Frank Uhlenbruch. Getti...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

Is residential property near a tipping point?

Non-settlement of new supply could be the factor that puts an end to the Australian residential property boom, writes Quay Global Investors’ Chris B...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

How financial risk profiling is missing the mark

The current approach to financial risk profiling is short-sighted and outdated, and it is likely to be costing Australians tens (or even hundreds) of ...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

Australian economy losing momentum

The March quarter GDP growth figure of 0.3 per cent may well be disappointingly low, writes AMP Capital’s Diana Mousina – but it could have been...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

Smart beta: a disruptive innovation

Smart beta is disrupting the investment industry by displacing underperforming active managers who charge high fees and hug their benchmarks, writes V...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

How final is a ‘best and final’ takeover offer?

In Australia’s highly regulated and prescriptive takeover regime, it is strange that there is one important element where no-one actually knows what...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

How to exploit inflation opportunities

There has been a resurgence of inflation as an investment theme over the past 12 months as inflation expectations have ticked up, writes Standard Life...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

Is Australia prepared for MiFID II?

Sell-side and buy-side firms in Australia are starting to realise that the new financial markets rules in Europe, MiFID II, will impact them too, writ...

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Alternative beta is not ‘beta’

How CIVs can transform funds management

Managed investment trusts underpin Australia’s successful funds management industry, but winning the favour of offshore investors will require a new...

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