Global small caps – now is the time

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Many investors and advisers recognise that a diversified portfolio should include an allocation to equities across the market capitalisation spectrum. This allows investors to capture the “small-cap premium” which has... Read more continue reading

Young Australians look to swap housemates for home ownership

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New research from Westpac shows that COVID-19 is continuing to shape Australian home ownership goals, with the number of first home buyers looking to enter the property market in the... Read more continue reading

Rice Warner research throws fresh light on SMSF costs

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A research report by the actuarial firm Rice Warner offers clear guidance to existing and potential self-managed super fund (SMSF) members whether this form of superannuation could be cost-effective and... Read more continue reading

Life settlements are resold insurance policies and can be understood as financing to individuals backed by that person’s life insurance policy

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“Be like water … If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup.” – Bruce Lee . While Bruce Lee is a strange source for fixed income strategies,... Read more continue reading

ETFs: a bright future?

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In this session, Janus Henderson Investors’ (JHI) Head of Exchange Traded Products Nick Cherney and JHI’s Head of Australia Matt Gaden discussed the trends they see taking shape in the... Read more continue reading

From Seat counts to cycle

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After four days of counting, the United States have a new President-elect in Joe Biden. However, it doesn’t look like the Democrats will be able to take control of the... Read more continue reading

New approach needed for desperate income investors

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Outdated portfolio thinking has left millions of Australian retirees vulnerable to low interest rates and higher sharemarket volatility, argues Allianz Retire+ . As interest rates worldwide plumb record lows, retirees... Read more continue reading

What the US election and a COVID-19 vaccine mean for real estate

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The outcome of the US presidential election and Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine announcement have resulted in some significant swings in market prices across global equities and listed real estate. The following... Read more continue reading

4 answers to the RBA’s toughest questions

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For the past six months, the RBA has been subdued at using unconventional policy compared to offshore. After six months of sitting on the sidelines, the RBA has finally eased... Read more continue reading

Super recovery still underway as outlook improves

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The recovery in superannuation continues as lockdown conditions gradually ease across the country and Australians prepare for a relatively normal summer, with fewer restrictions on gatherings and business operations. According... Read more continue reading