New testamentary trust law

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New law closes loophole on Favourable Tax Treatment of Income from Testamentary Trusts. Testamentary trusts are trusts created by the testator under the will to be established upon the death... Read more continue reading

Is it time to look beyond safe havens like tech for sustainable gains?

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High gold price and the growing number of coronavirus cases globally could give investors ‘cause to pause’ and review investments options in what many are calling the new normal, according... Read more continue reading

Structural changes needed to slow temperature rises despite impact of Covid-19 crisis

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The short-term effects of higher carbon prices and Covid-19 induced lockdowns have had little impact on the long-term trajectory of global temperatures, Schroders’ Climate Progress Dashboard has found. Global temperatures... Read more continue reading

Ninety One China A Fund launch: capturing China’s domestic growth

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Ninety One, previously Investec Asset Management, has announced the launch of the Global Strategy Fund – China A Shares Fund, as part of the Luxembourg-domiciled GSF range. The Fund is... Read more continue reading

Super funds close to recouping losses, but pandemic risks remain

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Super funds have started the new financial year with some positive momentum but face a period of stark uncertainty as Australian cases of COVID-19 rise and Victoria enters harsher lockdown... Read more continue reading

Conviction edges up for emerging-market credit

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Emerging-market (EM) debt rebounded strongly in the second quarter across hard currency sovereign and corporate credit as well as local-currency debt. Bradford Godfrey, Institutional Portfolio Manager Director of Alternative &... Read more continue reading

Five traps for SMSFs buying off-the-plan

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John and Mary are looking to acquire an off-the-plan property through their SMSF. They need to consider the five following points. 1. Purchaser named on the contract It is important... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International achieves top scores in PRI’s annual assessment 

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For the third year in a row, Fidelity International has achieved top ratings across every assessed category in Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) annual assessment. PRI rated Fidelity International A+... Read more continue reading

Podcast 8: Is Australia ready for more monetary stimulus?

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With Aussie bonds in high demand across the world, a growing demand for a more aggressive fiscal response from the Australian government, and a rise in COVID-19 cases in Victoria... Read more continue reading

Robeco and RobecoSAM awarded highest scores in 2020 PRI assessment

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Robeco and RobecoSAM have received the highest possible scores (A+) from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for all assessed modules for sustainable investing. Robeco and RobecoSAM received A+ scores... Read more continue reading