en-au Copyright Advance Investment Solutions Advance Investigate keeps you informed with regular commentaries and webcasts from our own experts and external fund managers. http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/market-insights.asp Business invest, investing, economist, stocks, stock, markets, australia, australian, international, global, economic, update, volatility, economics, business, news Fri, 4 May 2012 09:00 +1000 Fri, 4 May 2012 09:00 +1000 InternetContent@btfinancialgroup.com (BT Digital) 180 http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, CIO / Head of Advance Asset Management, talks about changes in global markets over the last quarter, how this has impacted investors in Australia and the key global risks the team is monitoring. Fund updates, Patrick Farrell, Webcast Fri, 4 May 2012 09:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2012/04-april/20120430-patrick-farrell-update.asp http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2012/04-april/20120430-patrick-farrell-update.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on the highs and lows of this month's events. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +1100 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201204-the-road-ahead.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201204-the-road-ahead.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on the month's events. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:30:00 +1100 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201203-a-helping-hand.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201203-a-helping-hand.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on the month's events. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +1100 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201202-baby-steps.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201202-baby-steps.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/chris-thompson.jpg 93 79 Chris Thompson, Portfolio Manager Alternative Assets, discusses how the Advance Alternative Strategies Multi-Blend Fund has performed over the last six months and explains the partnership between Advance and Ramius. Alternative strategies, Webcast Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2012/02-february/20120207-chris-thompson-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, CIO / Head of Advance Asset Management, talks about changes in global markets over the last quarter, how this has impacted investors in Australia and the key global risks the team is monitoring. Fund updates, Patrick Farrell, Webcast Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +1100 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2012/01-january/20120125-patrick-farrell-update.asp http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2012/01-january/20120125-patrick-farrell-update.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy and Research at Advance, for his thoughts about the year that was and what we can expect in 2012. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +1100 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201201-taking-steps.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2012/201201-taking-steps.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy and Research at Advance, for his thoughts on activity in Europe and other major economies, and the impact on markets. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201112-eurovision.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201112-eurovision.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Fund updates, Market updates Wed, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201111-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201111-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy and Research at Advance, for his thoughts on Europe and other major economies, and what investors need to be aware of. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201111-piigs-really-cant-fly.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201111-piigs-really-cant-fly.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/ramius-webcast.jpg 93 79 Stuart Davies, Managing Director for Ramius, explains the range of strategies used in the Advance Alternative Strategies Multi-Blend Fund. Alternative Strategies, Webcast Wed, 9 Nov 2011 13:15:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/11-november/20111107-ramius-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/webcasts/2011/201111-ramius/20111107-ramius.mp4 http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, Head of Advance Investment Solutions, talks about changes in global markets over the last quarter, how this has impacted investors in Australia and the key global risks the team is monitoring. Fund updates, Patrick Farrell, Webcast Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:15:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/10-october/20111027-patrick-farrell-update.asp http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/10-october/20111027-patrick-farrell-update.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on thoughts on the month's events and the impact on domestic and global sharemarkets. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201110-taking-action.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201110-taking-action.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Against a backdrop of downbeat assessments of the US economy, heightened uncertainty and financial market instability due to US and European sovereign debt issues, policy leaders made an effort to boost consumer confidence. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201109-easier-said-than-done.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201109-easier-said-than-done.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Fund updates, Market updates Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201109-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201109-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/Ron-Mehmet.jpg 93 79 Ron Mehmet, Portfolio Manager, Cash and Fixed Interest, Advance, discusses the role of cash within a portfolio. Cash, Webcast Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:10:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110822-role-of-cash.asp http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/webcasts/2011/201108-role-of-cash/201108-ron-mehmet.mp4 http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/mark-vrkic.jpg 93 79 Mark Vrkic, Portfolio Manager, International Equities, Advance, discusses the opportunities in Asian markets. International shares, Webcast Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:10:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110822-asian-shares-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110822-asian-shares-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Fund updates, Market updates Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201108-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201108-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on why the escalating uncertainty around the impacts of continued political turmoil and natural disasters have created panic in markets. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201108-making-sense-of-nonsense.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201108-making-sense-of-nonsense.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, Head of Advance Investment Solutions, talks about the recent market volatility and the importance of maintaining a long-term view when it comes to investing. Market updates, Patrick Farrell, Webcast Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:10:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110810-patrick-farrell-volatility.asp http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110810-patrick-farrell-volatility.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, Head of Advance Investment Solutions, talks about changes in global markets over the last quarter, how this has impacted investors in Australia and the key global risks the team is monitoring. Fund updates, Webcast, Patrick Farrell Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:15:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110804-patrick-farrell-quarterly.asp http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110804-patrick-farrell-quarterly.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, Head of Advance Investment Solutions, talks about the award-winning Advance investment process and the importance of managing risk effectively. Managing risk, Patrick Farrell, Webcast Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:15:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110804-patrick-farrell-process.asp http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/08-august/20110804-patrick-farrell-process.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Standard & Poor's has downgraded the US's AAA credit rating to AA+ for the first time ever, based on its judgment that the debt ceiling deal agreed last week by lawmakers fails to cut spending enough to reduce the US's record budget deficits.
Download a summary of the latest developments and likely impact on markets. Market updates, US Mon, 8 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110808-SP-AA-plus-downgrade.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110808-SP-AA-plus-downgrade.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Global markets fell sharply on Thursday night in a knee-jerk reaction to fears over the prospects of worldwide growth deterioration. Download a summary of the latest developments and likely impact on markets. Market updates Fri, 5 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110805-Markets-drop-as-fear-grows.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110805-Markets-drop-as-fear-grows.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 The US debt ceiling saga continues to trouble markets. Market updates, Economic updates, US Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201107-US-debt-ceiling-saga-continues.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201107-US-debt-ceiling-saga-continues.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on the sovereign debt crisis in Greece and on the latest global economic activity. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201107-dancing-the-zorba.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201107-dancing-the-zorba.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/marcelle-murphy.jpg 93 79 Marcelle Murphy, Economist at Advance, reviews the causes of the crisis and assesses the likely implications for investment markets. Market updates, Economic updates, Europe Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201107-Europe-sovereign-debt-crisis.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201107-Europe-sovereign-debt-crisis.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Fund updates, Market updates Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201106-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201111-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on whether we should be concerned about another global recession. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201106-global-economies-chill.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201106-global-economies-chill.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/chris-thompson.jpg 93 79 Chris Thompson, Portfolio Manager Alternative Assets, discusses the increasing importance of alternative strategies within an investor's portfolio and considers the benefits of the Advance multi-manager approach. Webcast, Alternative strategies Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/05-may/20110527-chris-thompson-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/thomas-higgins.jpg 93 79 Dr Thomas Higgins, the Global Macro Strategist for Standish, outlines his views on the forecast for the global bond market and opportunities provided by fixed interest assets. Webcast, Fixed interest Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2011/05-may/20110526-standish-fixed-interest-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Market updates, Fund updates Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201105-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201105-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Despite economies growing at a different pace, the last month has seen inflation concerns increasing across the world. We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on the latest economic activity. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110519-rising-prices.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110519-rising-prices.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Since the beginning of 2011, each month has brought news of natural disasters and of political and social unrest on a scale many of us have never experienced before. We asked Felix Stephen, Manager Investment Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on both the short and long-term impact of these events on the global economy and for investors around the world. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Fund updates Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110420-turning-adversity-into-opportunity.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110420-turning-adversity-into-opportunity.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/marcelle-murphy.jpg 93 79 Marcelle Murphy, Economist at Advance, explores the key factors driving the Australian property market. Economic updates, Property Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201104-Australian-housing-good-investment.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201104-Australian-housing-good-investment.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Despite unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, in February most global leaders were positive about the outlook for their economies, yet monetary policy remained cautious. We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for an understanding of recent economic activity and his thoughts on the reasons behind it. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110321-the-future-looks-brightish.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110321-the-future-looks-brightish.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Market updates, Fund updates Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201103-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201103-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Market updates, Fund updates Mon, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201102-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/201102-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 January's been a difficult month, with severe weather conditions and heightened political tensions. We ask Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts on how this has impacted markets and the potential longer term effects. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110216-weather-and-politics.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110216-weather-and-politics.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/Ron-Mehmet.jpg 93 79 Ron Mehmet, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Interest, Advance Investment Solutions, discusses the role of fixed interest within a diversified portfolio. Webcast, Fixed interest Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/12-december/RonMehmet-webcast2.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 As we start the new year, global leaders consider their fiscal policies in light of recent data releases. We talk to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his thoughts. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110131-keeping-up-the-momentum.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110131-keeping-up-the-momentum.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/marcelle-murphy.jpg 93 79 Marcelle Murphy, Economist at Advance, explains how some central banks are using further quantitative easing to stimulate growth in the absence of solid signs of a sustained recovery. Economic updates, US Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110119-is-QE-the-key-to-US-recovery.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2011/20110119-is-QE-the-key-to-US-recovery.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/Ron-Mehmet.jpg 93 79 Ron Mehmet, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Interest, Advance Investment Solutions, introduces fixed interest as an asset class. Webcast, Fixed interest Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/09-september/RonMehmet-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Market updates, Fund updates Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201012-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201012-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 With the US, Japan, China and of course Europe still occupying the headlines, we ask Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for his latest insights into what's driving global economic activity. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Fund updates Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201012-authorities-take-the-reins.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201012-authorities-take-the-reins.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_pebbles.jpg 93 79 A shortage of water is a growing phenomenon and one which presents risks for companies to manage globally as well as opportunities for innovation. We talk to Adrian Trollor, Investment Sustainability Manager at Advance for a closer look at the issue of water scarcity and the implications of the recent Murray-Darling Basin Water Plan Guide. Sustainability Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201011-Advance-Sustainability-Magazine.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201011-Advance-Sustainability-Magazine.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/Steven-Carroll.jpg 93 79 Steven Carroll, Senior Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer, CBRE Global Real Estate Securities, discusses the opportunities provided by global property securities. Webcast, Property Tue, 7 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/12-december/CBRE-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Leaders across the globe have adopted different approaches to bring their economies and their respective countries' balance sheets back on track. We ask Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, for an overview of these strategies and the reasons behind them. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20101126-Advance-Felix-Commentary-Flyer.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20101126-Advance-Felix-Commentary-Flyer.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/andrew-dowie.jpg 93 79 Andrew Dowie, Economist at Advance examines how implementation of expansionary fiscal stimuli coupled with simultaneous monetary easing initiatives by all G20 member nations almost certainly prevented the world economy from plunging into a major depression and enabled the current recovery. Economic updates, Market updates, UK Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20101112-Advance-Felix-Commentary-Flyer.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20101112-Advance-Felix-Commentary-Flyer.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Market updates, Fund updates Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:40:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201011-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201011-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/michael-mullane.jpg 93 79 With the global economy still emerging from the GFC, Michael Mullane, Managing Director, Tradewinds Global Investors discusses growth prospects within international financial markets. Webcast, International shares Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/11-november/tradewinds-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 With economic pressures increasing across the globe, we take a look at what actions the authorities have taken this month to address this issue and ask Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, what options they may have in mind to support growth in their respective economies going forward. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20101026-Advance-Felix-Commentary-Flyer.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20101026-Advance-Felix-Commentary-Flyer.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_pebbles.jpg 93 79 In the first of our new regular reports on sustainability and investments, Adrian Trollor, Investment Sustainability Manager at Advance, examines the issue of global food shortages, which is bringing farming and fertiliser companies into the sharemarket spotlight. Sustainability Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/2010-food-for-more-than-thought.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/2010-food-for-more-than-thought.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 The month of August provided markets with a mixed bag of growth indicators. We ask Felix Stephen, Manager, Strategy and Research at Advance, for his verdict on the markets and ask 'Are we heading for a double dip?' Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201009-are-we-heading-for-a-double-dip.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201009-are-we-heading-for-a-double-dip.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Market updates, Fund updates Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201009-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201009-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Global equities staged an impressive rebound in July, benefiting from a resurgence in risk appetite and successful policy actions being implemented by governments around the world. We speak to Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, about his thoughts on the latest global events. Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201008-to-govern-means-to-rectify.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201008-to-govern-means-to-rectify.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 We examine an emerging form of economic analysis and forecasting which takes its lead from the natural sciences. We focus specifically on ecological economics or what is sometimes referred to as behavioural economics to see how it can be applied to economics both for forecasting and for providing us with an explanation has about what's already occurred. Economic updates Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201008-why-did-no-one-see-it-coming.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201008-why-did-no-one-see-it-coming.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/img_piechart.jpg 93 79 Read the latest market and fund reports for the most up-to-date information on the Advance Multi-Blend Funds. Market updates, Fund updates Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201008-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201008-a-month-at-a-time.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 During a tough month for local sharemarkets, authorities in key countries outlined changes to improve economic efficiency and assist the ongoing global economic recovery. Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance, gives his insights into these latest events affecting the global economy. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20100727-Time-for-action.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/20100727-Time-for-action.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance Investment Solutions, reviews recent economic events and looks ahead with his asset class outlook for 2010/11. Felix Stephen, Market updates Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201007-Market-outlook.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201007-Market-outlook.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 The euro zone debt crisis boiled over in May, triggering a sharp rise in risk aversion across the world. Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Reserach at Advance Investment Solutions, gives his insights into these latest events affecting the global economy. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201006-a-journey-of-a-thousand-miles.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201006-a-journey-of-a-thousand-miles.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/Steven-Carroll.jpg 93 79 Steven Carroll, Senior Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer, CBRE Global Real Estate Securities, discusses the opportunities provided by global property securities. Webcast, Property Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/06-june/CBRE-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Signs in March that institutions were once again selectively adding risk have proved short lived and macro factors ranging from the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, the Chinese tightening policy, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the erupting volcano in Europe combined to impact on market gains. Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance Investment Solutions, gives his insights into events affecting the global economy. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Thu, 27 May 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201006-Roller-coaster-markets.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201006-Roller-coaster-markets.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, Head of Advance Investment Solutions, comments on last night's events that rocked investment markets. Patrick Farrell, Market updates Fri, 7 May 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201005-Making-sense-of-market-behaviour.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201005-Making-sense-of-market-behaviour.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 European leaders have agreed a plan to help Greece tackle its debt problems while in the US, Congress has approved the proposed healthcare reform legislation. Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy & Research at Advance Investment Solutions, gives his insights into events affecting the global economy. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201004-Felix-Stephen-An-Appetite-for-change.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201004-Felix-Stephen-An-Appetite-for-change.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/michael-mullane.jpg 93 79 With the global economy accelerating at different speeds, Michael Mullane, Managing Director, Tradewinds Global Investors discusses trends and risks across the international financial markets. Webcast, International shares Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/04-april/tradewinds-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, Head of Advance Investment Solutions talks about recent changes made to the Advance Multi-Blend Funds as part of a strategic review and his outlook for 2010. Webcast, Patrick Farrell, Fund updates Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/04-april/patrick-farrell-advance.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 An interest rate increase hits Australia while the Greek government struggle with an unprecedented fiscal deficit. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201003-Felix-Stephen-Up-up-and-away.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201003-Felix-Stephen-Up-up-and-away.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/david-leduc.jpg 93 79 David Leduc, Director of Global Fixed Income Strategies & Senior Portfolio Manager at Standish, discusses how the global bond market is currently unfolding. Webcast, Fixed interest Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:50:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2010/03-march/david-leduc-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 January has been a month of change and unexpected developments in the global financial markets. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201002-Felix-Monthly-Update.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201002-Felix-Monthly-Update.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 With 2010 now upon us, we look at how the Australian economy and equities markets finished 2009. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201001-A-new-decade-begins.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201001-A-new-decade-begins.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 With 2009 having now drawn to a close, the Reserve Bank just snuck in with an interest rate rise, while the global equity markets rebound strongly. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201001-Not-quite-out-of-the-woods.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2010/201001-Not-quite-out-of-the-woods.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Felix Stephen, Manager Strategy and Research, discusses his views for major asset classes in 2010 and beyond. Webcast, Felix Stephen, Economic updates, Market updates Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2009/12-december/felix-stephen-webcast.asp http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Global equity markets fell in October in spite of an earnings season, which ran ahead of expectations as mixed economic signals unsettled confidence. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2009/200912-An-improving-economy.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2009/200912-An-improving-economy.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 By the end of the September quarter 2009, global economic recovery prospects were looking much brighter. News that Australia had managed to escape recession, and that China, Japan, Germany and France had emerged from recession, was well received. Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2009/200910-Advance-market-commentary-brochure.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2009/200910-Advance-market-commentary-brochure.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/felix-stephen.jpg 93 79 Growth assets continued their rally in August, significantly outperforming defensive assets for a second straight month as investors' confidence was boosted by the steady stream of above-forecast economic and earnings news. But is this bear about to raise its head again? Felix Stephen, Market updates, Economic updates Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2009/200909-Is-there-a-bear-in-there.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/downloads/commentaries/2009/200909-Is-there-a-bear-in-there.pdf http://www.advance.com.au/lib/images/market-insights/patrick-farrell-webcast.jpg 93 79 Patrick Farrell, Head of Advance Investment Solutions, gives his views on how the Global Financial Crisis has impacted the economy and markets and the what opportunities are available to investors over the next 6 months. Webcast, Patrick Farrell, Market updates Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://www.advance.com.au/market-insights/latest-updates/2009/07-july/Patrick-Farrell-a-more-positive-outlook.asp