Markets give the Fed the benefit of the doubt – but there is doubt

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The inflation scare on the back of April’s CPI ‘blowout’ appears to have abated somewhat. A concerted effort from key Federal Reserve speakers, who have sought to cast any inflation... Read more continue reading

Nuveen’s Global Institutional Investor Study: Asian respondents are committed to increasing ESG engagement and indicate an increasing shift towards alternative investing

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According to Nuveen’s inaugural global institutional investor survey, the ongoing global pandemic, the shift to investing in alternatives and ESG integration are the most powerful themes shaping investment decisions in... Read more continue reading

Changing portfolio construction trends driven by ESG and active management

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The investment environment of the past 30 years is irrevocably changing, with adherence to the traditional 60:40 portfolio allocation breaking down, and the rise of ESG investing impacting portfolio construction,... Read more continue reading

Australians will cheer a good year for dividends in 2021, after being among the hardest hit in the world due to COVID-19  

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Key points In Q1 2021, Australian companies were among better performing dividend payers compared to rest of the world Mining drives strong start to 2021 for Australian dividends, up 60%... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super rebrands as Active Super to broaden appeal and drive future growth 

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Local Government Super (LGS) has announced it has rebranded as Active Super, while also reducing member administration fees and removing the switching fee, effective 1 July 2021. Active Super Chief... Read more continue reading

WealthO2 responds to increased Super Simplifier demand with lower fees

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WealthO2 has lowered the administration fee on its Super Simplifier by 3.3 basis points, capping fees at $1760 per member or $3630 across six family members, effective 1 June 2021.... Read more continue reading

When you have seen one blended family – you’ve seen one blended family

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Many lawyers talk about ‘blended families’ as if they are all pretty much the same. Like, if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.  But that is not the case... Read more continue reading

Quality growth stocks continue to deliver for Australian small cap investors

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As investors focus on the prospect of a strong recovery from the coronavirus pandemic combined with significant pent-up demand and rebound of the global economy over coming quarters, the DNR Capital... Read more continue reading

Make the most of super strategies before 30 June 2021

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In the world of superannuation, a few key changes have taken place over the past month that will impact superannuation strategies in the lead up to 30th June 2021 and... Read more continue reading

By the people, for the people: Why investors should care about human rights

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Companies cannot thrive without healthy and happy employees, consumers, and communities. Investors must use their influence with companies and other stakeholders to ensure the basic rights of these groups are... Read more continue reading