In this paper, Back in (the) black - Unlisted property as part of a properly diversified portfolio: what advisers should be telling their clients, John McBain from Centuria Capital and Jason Huljich from Centuria Property Funds discuss the investment ... Read more

This article provides an introduction into the fast developing world of cloud computing for accounting and advice firms, and particularly for those, that administer self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Read more

Van Munster, head of Australian equities at Tyndall Investments, looks at the affect that investor emotions take on their own behaviour and, in turn, the behaviour of markets. Read more

In his paper, "How to select a transition manager", Hutchinson examines the best techniques that can be applied when selecting a transition manager for your portfolio restructuring. Read more

Daniel Liptak says that high inflation is usually associated with an economic environment that is high in fiscal deficits and reeling from severe economic shocks combined with a loss in confidence in the value of money. In this paper, he explores cheap ... Read more

In the previous issue, Part I of Matt Christensen's paper, he defined Sustainable Investment as an investment philosophy that combines investors' financial objectives with their concerns about Environmental, Social, and Governance issues. He ... Read more

Julie McKay works for Leveraged Equities. Her paper provides excellent background research on why using gearing to build wealth over the medium- to long-term remains a valid strategy. "Even in today's financial environment not all debt is bad. ... Read more

Robert Deutsch works for The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). He details how and why many self funded instalments were largely withdrawn from the market during 2008. One of the reasons was the spike in financial market volatility. Robert then describes ... Read more

According to Christopher Burton and Andrew Karsh commodities offer significant diversification opportunities which may reduce overall portfolio risk and improve returns. Commodities pay no interest and offer investors no share of any future profits ... Read more

Matt Christensen is Executive Director of Eurosif which is the premier European think tank and industry association for sustainable investment. Eurosif defines Sustainable Investment as an investment philosophy that combines investors' financial objectives ... Read more