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On the Road Again Part I the UK
The first of 3 reports on a visit to the UK Germany and Hong Kong to assess investment opportunities. Whatever the outcome of prolonged Brexit negotiations, the UK like other European countries, needs an increase in fixed domestic...
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Managing Income Expectations in a Low Yield Environment
With negative yielding bonds peaking at more than US$17 trillion, Shan Kwee, Portfolio Manager - Credit at Janus Henderson Investors, discusses why fixed interest investors need to carefully weigh up the risks of preserving their levels of income.
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Water Infrastructure in China
Kevin Smith takes a look at the development of water management infrastructure in China and key listed company in the sector, plastic pipe manufacturer China Lesso Group Holdings Limited.
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What happens if house prices go into orbit?
Over the past three months the run of strong Australian house prices has continued, posting a 2% increase for the month of October. This historically high level of appreciation has only been seen a handful of times over the past 30 years;...
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2020 Outlook: Australian Fixed Interest
In this insights article, Jay Sivapalan, CFA at Janus Henderson Investors, gives his outlook for 2020. He discusses the key themes likely to shape markets, the opportunities and risks he sees in rates markets and some of the important...
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Corporate opportunity - retirement income products always with protection
There is an increasing demand for retirement income products with protection and an acknowledged lack of product.
New products need to address market risk, sequencing risk and liquidity (Financial System Inquiry 2014,...
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How to Upload an Insights Article
If you are a fund manager looking to distribute content to our users, this instruction manual will take you through the process of uploading an article via your company's dashboard.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
AFM's Research and Content Team are taking a well-earned break from Monday 23rd December through until Monday 13th of January. During this time (with the exception of the public holidays) we'll still be monitoring and updating fund...
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A blood test for cancer
A blood test for cancer is something of a holy grail in oncology, as it would allow cancers to be found and treated before symptoms show up, without surgery or harmful radiation. A universal cancer test would involve the entire population...
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China Journal, musings from a small cap investor
A trip to China can yield many outcomes for an investor. The sheer land mass and multitude of micro economies can make it difficult to ascertain whether a Hebei steel mill's bullish outlook lines up with the local property developer in...
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