Millions of Australians lose by leaving savings in default MySuper funds

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More than 5.2 million young Australians are missing out on higher superannuation returns by investing their retirement savings in default MySuper accounts, rather than investigating other investment options, according to... Read more continue reading

High quality companies offer shelter as recession risk persists

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Share markets globally have largely shaken off higher interest rates this year with many companies relatively immune to higher credit costs. However, that could change if the world falls into... Read more continue reading

The key thematics to drive continued growth in infrastructure in 2024

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Infrastructure as an asset class is well positioned for any recessionary pressures that could develop within in the next 6 – 12 months. Infrastructure has been, and continues to be,... Read more continue reading

Super fund returns bounce back in November

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Expectations of peak inflation drove positive returns across most sectors of the market in November, leading to a bounce in returns following the subdued earnings reported between August and October.... Read more continue reading

China’s structural and cyclical challenges present opportunities

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Ninety One’s, Iain Cunningham, Head of Multi-Asset Growth at the global investment manager with an emerging market heritage and perspective manager, discusses China’s structural headwinds. This includes those which are... Read more continue reading

Quality fundamentals key to withstanding looming recession

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High quality companies with strong fundamentals are better positioned to withstand short-term volatility in the market and a potential recession, according to portfolio manager and ESG head at ECP Asset Management... Read more continue reading

Swiss Re Institute’s new study forecasts global life savings premium to grow to USD 4 trillion by 2033

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Swiss Re Institute has released A retirement lifeline: Capturing the insurance opportunity in the private savings market, a publication that highlights the opportunity for life insurers to become a lifeline for global... Read more continue reading

Selfwealth welcomes government’s release of a consultation on the retirement phase of superannuation.

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A discussion paper released by[1] the government seeks community and industry views on how the superannuation system can best provide the security and income Australians need as they live longer and healthier lives... Read more continue reading

Without a crystal ball, what are the possible scenarios for 2024?

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Making predictions is hard, they say, especially when they are about the future. One of the many truisms attributed to baseball player and popular philosopher Yogi Berra, this pearl is... Read more continue reading

The investment case for global smaller companies

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Financial advisers have long understood the benefits of adding an Australian small cap exposure to a client’s diversified portfolio. Those same benefits apply to global small caps – and on... Read more continue reading