Insync uncovers flaws in passive versus active debate

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A White Paper (the Paper) published by Insync Funds Management (Insync) says the industry has taken at face value the argument that passive outperforms active, but a deeper dive indicates this is... Read more continue reading

Foresters Financial helping retirees to meet net zero

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Foresters Financial, a member-owned financial services company servicing members and investment communities, is urging investors to consider their Sustainable investment options as a mechanism to contribute to a better future... Read more continue reading

AI mania driving investment decisions, but don’t forget fundamentals

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2023 has seen AI mania captivate investors, as a year-to-date bull run in global equities has been fuelled by rampant speculation on the future growth implications of the technology’s broad... Read more continue reading

The new retirement puzzle, ASIC puts advisers at the centre

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In July 2023, ASIC and APRA released the findings of their joint review into the first year of operation of the Retirement Incomes Covenant (RIC). That review concluded that super... Read more continue reading

Impax launches Global Opportunities Fund for Australian investors

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Impax Asset Management (“Impax”), a specialist asset manager focused on the transition to a more sustainable economy, has launched its Global Opportunities Fund in Australia, responding to increasing demand from... Read more continue reading

India poised to drive resurgence in EM equities

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While returns of recent years have been disappointing for investors of emerging market (EM) equities, the asset class is ripe with opportunities, driven largely by a compelling case for India,... Read more continue reading

Recession… what recession?

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Since August of 2022 the Bloomberg consensus has placed a probability of 50% or more on a US recession occurring within the next 12 months. However, despite 525 basis points... Read more continue reading

Speed and service, low rates most valued by brokers

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Mortgage brokers have cited speed and service as their number one priority when working with banks to support their clients, with competitive interest rates ranking second. The feedback was provided... Read more continue reading

SMSFs and the Code of Ethics

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SMSFs comprise more than one quarter of Australia’s $3.54 trillion[1]. superannuation sector, are subject to a number of rules and regulations and – importantly – aren’t appropriate for everyone. This... Read more continue reading

Five strategies for existing borrowers to secure the best home loan rate revealed

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With hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate home loans still to expire in the next year, existing borrowers can use five key strategies to help secure the best home loan rates,... Read more continue reading