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08 January 2015 • By Stefanie Garber • 1 min read

Deflation fears to 'abound' in 2015: CommSec

Deflation will remain a pressing concern in global markets throughout 2015, argues CommSec. In a paper titled Economic Insights: The Big Issues of ...

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ISA calls for 'last resort' scheme

Industry Super Australia (ISA) has called for the creation of a statutory compensation scheme once the current round of financial planning regulation ...

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Wholesale/retail definition critical to FSI

If the government adopts key FSI recommendations there will be a greater need for clarification between retail and 'sophisticated' investors, argues ...

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Emerging markets at risk in 2015

Imbalances developing in the emerging markets in the past decade could result in profit growth plunges, currency drops and unbearable debt ...

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Aussie ETFs to get insto backing

Institutional investors tend to use ETFs listed overseas, but as the Australian market matures they will start looking closer to home, predicts Market ...

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Europe weighs on global confidence

Investor confidence saw a dip in December 2014 led by a large fall in European sentiment, says State Street Global Investors. The State Street ...

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Don't ignore bonds, says Capital Group

Despite the prospect of rising interest rates, investors should not disregard the capital protection provided by bonds, says Capital Group

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Beware falling oil prices, warns HSBC

Falling oil prices may be a "shot in the arm" for global demand, but if they are part of a broader deflationary pattern there is reason for concern, ...

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Researcher speaks out on ANU divestment

The ESG research firm involved in the Australian National University's decision to divest seven of its resources stocks has rejected accusations that ...

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Oil prices to impact mortgage market

AMP Capital’s Dr Shane Oliver has suggested plummeting commodity prices and weak growth prospects will put downward pressure on borrowing rates in ...

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