Showing 41 to 47 of 47 articles: SIMON RUSSELL | MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016 When we think about investors' behavioural biases we might think of mum and dad investors panicking and selling following sharp market falls, only to miss out on the subsequent rebound. Or worse, then buying in too late, only to set themselves up ... Read more ANDREW ALCOCK | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014 Australia has been slow to embrace managed accounts despite their roaring success overseas. This white paper explains why and how financial realities since the GFC could change that. Read more PETER BELL | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014 'Smart Beta' is one of the real buzz words in markets right now. Peter Bell provides an overview of this rapidly growing area, and explains why Smart Beta and Managed Accounts work so well together. Read more MICHAEL HEINE | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014 The benefits of managed accounts become even more evident when advisers need to combine multiple models, which in turn need to be rebalanced regularly, writes Michael Heine. Read more CRAIG SWANGER | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014 Australian investors have less than 1% allocated to corporate bonds directly, a small proportion compared to allocations in every other major developed market. Craig Swanger gives five reasons why the time is ripe to start moving the goal posts on fixed ... Read more MICHAEL ELSWORTH | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014 This month, Lonsec Research debuts its comprehensive research on five key SMA operators. Michael Elsworth explains the methodology. Read more PHILIP PARKER | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014 A managed account can minimise the "value leakage" for the client and allow financial advisers to assume a greater role in portfolio management in the long term. Read more |
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Harvesting wisdom
TIMOTHY SCOTT
DIRECTOR
FORD SCOTT FINANCIAL PLANNING PTY LTD
DIRECTOR
FORD SCOTT FINANCIAL PLANNING PTY LTD
With a farming background, Ford Scott Financial Planning director Tim Scott has artfully woven traditional country values into his advice approach and incorporated managed accounts into his offering, reflecting the importance he places on direct ownership. Cassandra Baldini writes.