A tale of two hemispheres: Economic recovery from COVID-19

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While much of the developed world appears to be on the road to recovery, aided by the rapid roll-out of vaccines, the outlook for many poorer countries is far less... Read more continue reading

The impact of transfer balance cap indexation

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Starting 1 July 2021, the transfer balance cap (“TBC”) will be indexed from $1.6 million to $1.7 million (“Indexed TBC”). Although this change sounds like good news, it does come... Read more continue reading

Precious metals show their mettle as inflation fears rise

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Precious metals prices have risen by around 10% in the past three months, as investors turn to alternative assets in the face of ongoing concern about a re-emergence of high... Read more continue reading

Balanced investor profile undergoes allocation shift

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The long-held 60/40 asset allocation rule is no longer adequate if Australians are to retire comfortably, with an 80/20 ratio of risky vs secure assets far more appropriate in the... Read more continue reading

Super with greater flexibility but alternatives still required

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After years of increasingly restrictive limitations being imposed on superannuation, the tide has turned on the $2 trillion-plus industry, according to HLB Mann Judd Sydney wealth management partner, Michael Hutton.... Read more continue reading

Getting your insurance, right?

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What will happen to your income if you are injured or ill and cannot work? How long can your cash reserves last for if you are injured or ill and... Read more continue reading

CBA announces sale of general insurance business

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Australian general insurance business (CommInsure General Insurance) to the Hollard Group (Hollard), and establish... Read more continue reading

Sustainable investing – which manager has the endurance?

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The importance of sustainable investing has developed into a key thematic in recent years, as more investors increase their focus on sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in... Read more continue reading

What happens when the last surviving trustee dies?

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Mary being the sole individual trustee of her trust has recently passed away. Her daughter Sarah is her executor. Because Mary was the sole individual trustee of the trust this... Read more continue reading

Investing toward a net-zero energy system now a reality

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Zeroing out carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the global energy sector is not only possible – it now has a clearly articulated road map as provided by the International Energy... Read more continue reading