Russia Ukraine conflict and its implications for infrastructure investments

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The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia was clearly a shocking event which, in 2022, was hoped would never happen again. At 4D, we are supporters of sanctions imposed on... Read more continue reading

Podcast 26: How high and how fast can rates go?

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The RBA expects to see economic data that will drive them to hike interest rates earlier than expected. Markets have already jumped the gun and priced future hikes into bond... Read more continue reading

Five ways home equity can improve retirement

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Retirees are worried. And while that may be a generalisation, for many older Australians, it’s also reality. Inflation is rising during a period of persistently low interest rates, meaning each... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance partners with TelstraSuper to pilot cancer screening awareness program

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MLC Life Insurance and TelstraSuper are joining forces to pilot a new awareness program prompting members to check their eligibility for early cancer screening tests. Since the beginning of the... Read more continue reading

How super? Insurance in superannuation

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Insurance through super is designed to protect your clients’ most valuable asset – themselves. That’s why having the right cover is crucial when it comes to a securing your clients’... Read more continue reading

Vanguard investors stay the course through market volatility

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Vanguard Personal Investors have maintained investment discipline and stayed the course despite the recent share market volatility according to the newly launched Vanguard Investor Insights series. The series provides observations... Read more continue reading

Supply chain disruption and high volatility continues to impact markets

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Aside from its tragic human cost, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a global economic consequence not only through sanctions but also through commodity prices and supply chains which will need... Read more continue reading

War accelerates secular policy shifts across Europe

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month ended the decades-long peace in Europe and injected a new source of uncertainty into global markets already grappling with inflation, tightening monetary policies and... Read more continue reading

The world is still in the early innings of an era of sustainable investing

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Demand for sustainable investment solutions continues to expand—across borders, asset classes and generations. According to Morningstar, assets in sustainable funds topped $357 billion in 2021, a four-fold increase from three... Read more continue reading

Collaborating is key to making progress, but isn’t always easy

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Solving the world’s greatest sustainability challenges, from halting climate change and biodiversity loss to promoting well-being and inclusion, requires collaboration. These issues are so complex that nobody – not governments,... Read more continue reading