A boutique investment manager has launched a fund focused on companies in the Asia-Pacific region that can sustain and grow dividend distributions.

SMSF investors have been advised to revisit their equities holdings in anticipation of a market correction forecast to occur in the short term.

While some stocks may pay dividends this year, investors have been warned not to rely on old favourites and to look at underlying profitability as well.

Inflation in certain world economies is not expected to be a long term issue and is forecast to remain confined to specific countries.

Investors can expect strong dividend payouts from listed Australian companies during the August reporting season.

A chief economist has shared his top five investment mantras, such as taking advantage of compound interest, avoiding market noise and maintaining a diversified portfolio.