$1 of Super invested in 1992 estimated to be worth $7.67, 30 years after the Super Guarantee was introduced

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The superannuation industry reached a major milestone on the first of July, with the superannuation guarantee system being in place for 30 years. However, it comes at a time of... Read more continue reading

Did you hold ‘em or did you fold ‘em?

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In our September 2020 article “Amateur investors beware: you’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em”, we highlighted the dangers of a ‘do it yourself’... Read more continue reading

Demographics on ESG investing misunderstood

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The common belief that ESG investing’s popularity is being driven by younger generations including millennials and generation Z is a misconception, according to an ESG investing specialist. The hunger for... Read more continue reading

Podcast 29: Leaders indicators warn of global recession

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Central banks state they are not seeing signs of a recession as they continue hiking rates to curb spiralling inflation. But with forward indicators flashing red across the board, low... Read more continue reading

Fixed income options expand with new ETF Securities launches

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Leading ETF provider ETF Securities has given investors more options for investing in the fixed income market, with the launch of a US Treasury Bond fund and a USD high-yield corporate bond... Read more continue reading

Package of super changes for younger and older Australians set to take effect from 1 July

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Australians are set to benefit from a package of changes to superannuation from the start of the new financial year. The changes include an increase to the compulsory Superannuation Guarantee... Read more continue reading

Investors should consider diversification in precious metals exposure

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Gold is not the only precious metal to have offered investors a safe haven this year, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising inflation focused attention on global political and... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance announces retail insurance product enhancements

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MLC Life Insurance has announced a series of enhancements to its Income Assure and Income Assure+ product range, following feedback from advisers. Considering cost-of-living pressures, customers will now have the option to ‘inflation-proof’ their... Read more continue reading

The challenges for global growth equities

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Global markets have entered a difficult period as fundamentals turn and inflation has emerged, somewhat more strongly than expected. As global economies faced a myriad of difficulties over the past... Read more continue reading

Retirement – Independent living

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As your clients get older, living independently in their own home may become more challenging. If a client needs assistance, there are many services to support a diverse range of... Read more continue reading