Podcast 16: Are we heading for a debt trap?

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The government’s policies have been focused on spending and encouraging Australians to borrow more, driving strong credit growth. The impact of this approach is that the more indebted Australian’s are,... Read more continue reading

SMSFs and binding death benefit nominations – where is your limit?

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The superannuation environment may offer great tax efficiency in passing a member’s death benefits to their dependents, however there is a rider – the member will not have full control... Read more continue reading

QSuper launches new retirement income for life product

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A new pension product, released to members by QSuper, is designed to help retirees spend their superannuation with confidence that they won’t run out of money later in life. The... Read more continue reading

TAL’s Claims Assist extended to meet changing customer expectations

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Leading life insurance specialist, TAL, has announced its customer focused Claims Assist digital service has now been rolled out to more superannuation fund partners to help their members more easily... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton’s inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report introduces enhanced global citizenship framework and goals on ESG Investing, Environment, Diversity and Inclusion

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Franklin Templeton has launched its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report in recognition of the firm’s long-standing belief that being a responsible corporate citizen is vital to the long-term sustainability of... Read more continue reading

Evergreen launches Australia’s first tax-effective diversified ESG investment bond

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Leading independent investment consulting firm, Evergreen Consultants has launched a new, industry first model portfolio, the Evergreen Responsible Growth Model, designed to give advisers and investors an opportunity to invest in a tax-effective, long-term... Read more continue reading

Green bond issuance surges as more investors seek alignment with climate-risk and environmental solutions

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Green bond issuance was $111 billion in the first quarter (Q1), nearly three times the amount in Q1 2020 after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic depressed issuance in March.[1]... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance offers flexible fees to support part-time workers

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Centrepoint Alliance has announced a new fee structure for financial advisers who choose to work part-time, breaking new ground in the Australian market. The latest research from Roy Morgan shows... Read more continue reading

Real assets and rent generation key for REIT returns

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There continues to be exceptionally high quality opportunities in Australian real estate investment trusts (AREITs) which can deliver attractive and sustainable yield for investors, says Grant Berry, portfolio manager at... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors proposes revisions to international financial architecture to achieve sustainable transition

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), has set out a series of proposals and recommendations to G7 and G20 nations [1] it believes will enable the global... Read more continue reading