Alternative Investments

06/24/2019

Governance push putting Japanese equities on radar

With a 7.26% weighting now in the MSCI All Country World index, Japanese equities would currently account for roughly 4.4% of a typical balanced portfolio with allocations of 60% to global stocks and 40% to bonds.

06/21/2019

Future Super to offer investment app

"Each investment will generate its returns from exposure to different infrastructure projects and other underlying assets," the PDS said.

06/19/2019

Investors seek higher premiums for risky Aussie mortgage bonds

That marks an important shift from a near decade-long run of relatively stable spreads for the lower- rated residential mortgage backed securities, as the previously red-hot property prices have turned sharply lower, particularly in the major Sydney

06/19/2019

Thailand's visa scheme registers 60% growth

The program was initiated by the Royal Thai Government for the dual purpose of attracting wealthy investors and entrepreneurs and uplifting the local population, which stands to benefit from the injection of capital, skills, and expertise into the country

06/19/2019

Two LICs set to merge

At the end of May, Clime Capital's portfolio value totalled $109.2 million; CBG had $28 million in assets.

06/19/2019

EMs offering attractive fixed income prospects

Emerging markets could offer an attractive prospect for investors looking to take advantage of the fixed income-friendly landscape, he said, with the difference between developed economies and emerging markets currently the biggest it’s been.