ANZ on-market buyback boosts bank investor confidence

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Specialist income investment management firm, Plato Investment Management, says ANZ’s $1.5 billion initial on-market buyback is another strong indicator of a strengthening outlook for ASX income investors. “While economic risk... Read more continue reading

Are you up to speed on the latest process to rollover a member of an SMSF?

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Rollovers from one SMSF to another must comply with the technical requirements. Elizabeth Wang from Townsends Law has summarised those requirements to save you time. John and Mary have an... Read more continue reading

Despite continued growth and inflation, long rates back off first-quarter highs

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Despite continued growth and inflation, long rates back off first-quarter highs, as outlined by Eric Stein, Eaton Vance chief investment officer, fixed income, in his latest commentary. Mr Stein notes:... Read more continue reading

Behaving badly – could our decision-making flaws undermine the consumer protection intent of recent superannuation changes?

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It is widely accepted that consumer financial protection is important not only to protect consumers but also for the stability of the financial system. Whilst the major knowledge asymmetry that... Read more continue reading

Super funds post a stunning 18% gain – the second highest return ever

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Super funds have delivered their strongest financial year result in 24 years, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) returning a stunning 18% for FY21. This... Read more continue reading

Global SMID caps – the strong getting stronger

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Global equities boutique manager Bell Asset Management believes that the global SMID cap earnings recovery that investors want to see still has a long way to play out but will... Read more continue reading

‘Sufficient income for life’ the new retirement paradigm

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In a major update on their research-based approach to retirement income portfolio construction, leading active equity investment manager Martin Currie Australia reaffirms that retirees need to rethink the use of... Read more continue reading

Zenith rolls out responsible investment classifications

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Zenith Investment Partners has completed the full rollout of its responsible investment (RI) classifications across 878 funds on Zenith’s Approved Product List (APL). The RI classifications comprise traditional, aware, integrated,... Read more continue reading

SMSF Trustees go for growth in low-yield environment

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In a reversal from last year, SMSF trustees intend to increase their allocation to equities and decrease their allocation to cash in the current low-rate environment, according to the 2021... Read more continue reading

The great rotation

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To say that COVID-19 has triggered a rollercoaster for markets across the globe is an understatement. The property sector has been particularly impacted though not always in the most predictable... Read more continue reading