This paper will consider the size, scope and investment features of the residential property sector. What are the potential benefitsof investment in the sector? Why are there few, if any, investment products specialising in the sector? How can effective ... Read more

This paper looks at ways to work your asset portfolio harder, clarifying the mechanisms by which developments in secuity markets can impact an insurance company; identifying which variables are within management control, verus which are not; as well ... Read more

This paper explores the intricacies of borrowing within a self managed super fund, taking an in-depth look at limited recourse borrowing, acquirable assets and single acquirable assets and the use of property within a SMSF. Read more

The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has put global asset allocation back into focus. Some have blamed the downfall on asset allocation while others have blamed it on investment judgment. Some investors have altogether given up attempting to balance risk ... Read more

There has been some considerable debate between the use of managed accounts over managed funds in the last few years, much of which has centered on whether managed accounts are a better structure than managed funds. This debate appears to largely conclude ... Read more

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has recently issued guidance to superannuation trustees regarding the labelling of superannuation investment options. The guidance places a welcome emphasis on the need for funds to substantiate claims ... Read more

In this article we provide some clarity on the fundamental components of sustainability in the property industry and identify a new approach to delivering profitable sustainability. We will go over some statistics and property rating schemes and look ... Read more

The Commonwealth Government's move to establish a government-owned enterprise - which we have termed 'AussieMac' - to provide a minimum level of back-stop stability to the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) market in Australia ... Read more

The Indian economy is amongst the largest emerging market economies and presents among the most attractive growth opportunities globally because so much of its growth is domestically driven. Combine this with India's large investment program and ... Read more

Commercial real estate in the US alone has a market cap of roughly $4.5 trillion. For comparison purposes, the Federal Reserve estimates the market cap of corporate stocks at just under $15 trillion and that of corporate bonds at about $9.5 trillion. ... Read more