Headline inflation drops below 5%, reducing risk of another hike in June

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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April showed that headline inflation continues to moderate, dipping below 5% for the first time since April 2021. Headline CPI is now below the... Read more continue reading

Federal Budget 2023: What happened for aged care?

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No news is good news. For clients accessing aged care, that might be the view of this year’s Federal Budget. Clients accessing aged care services have avoided an increase in... Read more continue reading

Quay Global Investors forecasting a silver tsunami

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Demand for senior housing and accommodation is set to accelerate over the next three to four years, creating an outstanding opportunity for investors, according to Quay Global Investors’ principal and... Read more continue reading

State Street Launches Global Carbon Asset Servicing Solution

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State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) has announced the introduction of the State Street Carbon Asset Servicing Solution and depositary services that allows asset managers, asset owners and other financial services... Read more continue reading

Volatile markets reshaping the way universities invest

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Rising inflation, political instability, recessionary fears and income stability are key issues that will impact how universities invest over the next three years, a report released yesterday by Perpetual Private... Read more continue reading

Five years of shaping a better future

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The Perennial Better Future Strategy has reached its five-year milestone with ~$250 million in funds under management and a track record of outperforming the Small Cap Accumulation benchmark. The Fund,... Read more continue reading

Higher income limits for Seniors Health Care

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The legislation to significantly increase the cut-off limit for entitlement to the Seniors Health Care has been enacted.  Now the relevant cut-off limits are $90,000 for a single (previously $61,284)... Read more continue reading

Market jitters? Wealthy Australians using alternatives to diversify portfolios 

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Australian investment platform Stropro says its rapid growth, with $100 million in inflows in three years, signifies a growing trend towards alternatives among high-net-worth investors (HNWI). Some 75% of Stropro’s... Read more continue reading

A smooth transition to retirement

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Over the coming years, 5.5 million people born between 1946 and 1964 will retire, increasing the demand for retirement advice. This article, sponsored by Russell Investments, discusses the importance of... Read more continue reading

Small caps – the growth engine of an investment portfolio

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Despite the fact they often punch above their weight, smaller companies can be overlooked in an investment portfolio. This article from GSFM examines the small cap universe, the investment case... Read more continue reading